Getting Started: Applying to Graduate School
General Graduate School Resources
- Review our Sample Letter of Recommendation Packet
- Check out the UCI School of Biological Sciences’ Pre-Health Advising site
Pharmacy School
- California Pharmacy School Requirements (Academic Year 2020-2021)
- Top 25 Pharmacy Schools in the US (out of state)
- Applying to Pharmacy School Timeline & Check List
- How to become a pharmacy technician
- Public Speaking courses offered at Community Colleges
- Various Careers in Pharmacy
- 2021 UCI Courses to Fulfill PharmD Bio Labs
- PharmCas Transcript Entry Guide
Course Equivalencies
Utilize PharmCAS’ School Directory to determine academic prerequisites for each Pharmacy School you are interested in applying to. Go to each Pharmacy Schools’ individual website to determine UCI course equivalence
Medical School
- California Medical School / DO Requirements
- Top 25 Medical School Requirements
- Utilize the Medical School Admission Requirements Directory to determine pre-requisite for each MD Program you are interested in applying to.
Physician Assistant Programs
- California Physician Associate School Requirements
- Utilize the PAEA (Physician Assistant Education Association’s) Program Directory to determine pre-requisites for each PA Program you are interested in applying to.
Master of Nursing Programs
Career Resources
Graduates with a BS in PharmSci may seek direct employment in public or private sectors, such as in the BioTech or Pharma industries, governmental agencies such as the CDC or FDA, pharmaceutical sales, among other opportunities.
Helpful Career Links
- Contact UCI’s Division of Career Pathways for help with resumes, cover letters, job opportunities, career guides and exploration, and much more
- Utilize Handshake to discover internships and jobs, connect with employers, and enroll in workshops from the Division of Career Pathways
- Healthcare Occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook