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School of Pharmacy PharmD Degree Program Admissions About the Students and Applicants
The UCSF School of Pharmacy is committed to admitting PharmD students who have diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds.
Although grade point average (GPA) 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 or research experience, and motivation for pursuing a career in pharmacy.
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.
Based on the class entering in fall 2006
Low |
Average |
High |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) |
2.92 |
3.53 |
3.99 |
Prepharmacy GPA |
2.76 |
3.43 |
4.00 |
Quarter Overall Units |
128.16 |
201.70 |
372.75 |
Class Size |
122 students for each class year. |
|---|---|
Gender |
69.92% Female
|
Residency |
87.80% California residents
|
Nationality |
91.87% United States citizens
|
Country of Origin |
Belgium, Burma, China, Cambodia, Fiji, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Korea (South), Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam |
Foreign-born US citizens |
21.95% |
Age |
The average is 24, the range is 20 to 43. |
Ethnicity |
56.10% Asian
|
Degree When Entering |
01.63% no degree
|
Majors |
Top 2 majors: Biology and Biochemistry. Non-traditional majors: Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Genetics, Liberal Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Psychobiology, Psychology, Public Health, Women Studies |
The typical applicant we offer admission to is characterized by the following profile. Most applications are strong in all areas.
Extenuating circumstances will be considered, but may not necessarily influence the admissions committee's final decision. For example, the applicant might be the primary caregiver for a family member, might be employed full-time, or might have unique personal circumstances.
Because the data is so similar from year to year, we do not provide separate data for previous years.
More Information: Student Surveys on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Web site
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