Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
UCI’s undergraduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences integrates concepts from biology, chemistry,
chemical engineering, pharmacology, and physiology while preparing graduates for careers in the health
sciences and the pharmaceutical industry.
Rankings:
#1 institution for students admitted into a pharmacy school in California
#2 institution for number of students admitted into pharmacy school nationwide.
Top 5 feeder program for pharmacy schools nationally.
Earn an Undergraduate Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Freshmen Applicants
Interested in applying to UCI’s B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Please visit the UCI Admissions website for more information.
Please note UCI Pharmaceutical Sciences does not make undergraduate admissions decisions.
Transfer Applicants
UCI Admissions handles all admissions decisions for transfer applications. Transfer applicants for the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences must meet both the general admissions requirements for UCI transfer students and additional transfer admissions requirements for the Pharmaceutical Sciences major. View requirements on the UCI Admissions website.
Please note UCI Pharmaceutical Sciences does not make undergraduate admissions decisions.
Change of Major Students
Current UCI students who wish to change their major into Pharmaceutical Sciences must meet change of major requirements.
Change of majors must be on track to graduate within 4 years (or 3 years for transfer students). For questions and to create a change of major plan, email pharmsci@uci.edu.
Current UCI students wishing to change into Pharmaceutical Sciences should:
- Review Change of Major Requirements
- Review our 4 Year Plan. Email pharmsci@uci.edu to ensure you’ll be eligible to change.
- Submit a Change of Major Application
- Student Access > Applications on the left column > Change of Major
- If eligible, look for an email for next steps on setting up a Change of Major Workshop