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About the Students

The development of pharmacy leaders is central to the mission of the PharmD program and UCSF student pharmacists excel in leadership and community service. More than 80% of UCSF student pharmacists participate in student organizations and their contributions are broad and diverse. UCSF student pharmacists sponsor and coordinate community projects and health fairs, are active in professional organizations at the local, state and national levels and influence decisions within the School and on campus through representation in governing committees and special projects.

Meet Our Students

Meet some of our PharmD students in Student Profiles:

Ashish Patel Maha Kadafour Manuel Bravo Nicole Rivera Nony Nwaneri Paul Newton Shannon Biglete Sophia Majeed

Admitted Student Profile

The UCSF School of Pharmacy is committed to admitting PharmD students who have diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds. Although grade point average is an important factor, it is not the sole reason for acceptance. In addition to intellectual and academic competence, the School's admissions committee considers communication skills, leadership ability, community service, health care-related or research experience, and motivation for pursuing a career in pharmacy.

Typical Entering Class Profile

Based on the class entering in fall 2008

 

Low

Average

High

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

2.92

3.63

3.98

Prepharmacy GPA

2.61

3.56

4.00

Quarter Overall Units

145.95

204.20

376.17

Class Size

122 students for each class year.

Gender

76.23% Female
23.77% Male
0% No reply or declined to state

Residency

86.07% California residents
13.93% Out-of-state residents
00.00% non-US residents

Nationality

93.44% United States citizens
06.56% Not United States citizens

Country of Origin

Burma, Canada, China, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam

Foreign-born US citizens

23.77%

Age

The average is 25, the range is 21 to 44.

Ethnicity

47.54% Asian / Asian-American
15.52% Caucasian
10.66% Underrepresented minorities (including African American, Chicano / Latino, Filipino, American Indian)
04.92% Unknown
21.31% Other

Degree When Entering

00.00% no degree
00.82% Associate's degree
96.72% Bachelor's degree
02.46% Graduate degree

Majors

Top 2 majors: biology and biochemistry.

Non-traditional majors: accounting, anthropology, architecture, art history, biotechnology, business, english, environmental studies, law, literature, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, sociology, theatre/cinema.

Go To: PharmD Degree Program

Class Web sites

Each class year maintains its own web site:

Student Organizations

Other Pharmacy Professional Organizations

Go To: A Complete List of Registered Campus Organizations