The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is a professional degree leading to pharmacist careers in hospitals, outpatient ambulatory care settings, community pharmacies, nursing homes, managed care, academia, research, industry, government agencies, and other pharmacy practice settings.
The first class is planned for Fall 2021.
The planned UCI Pharm.D. program is a four-year professional degree program that will prepare graduates to be practice-ready pharmacists who are problem solvers, independent lifelong learners, team players, and leaders who will drive transformative changes in the healthcare system. The curriculum will be taught by faculty from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice and delivered using innovative instructional methods and applying evidenced based practices.
*A Bachelor’s degree is required.
*The PCAT is not required.
| Fall 2021 | Winter 2022 | Spring 2022 | Annual Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Student Services Fee |
376.00 |
376.00 |
376.00 |
1,128.00 |
|
Tuition |
3,814.00 |
3,814.00 |
3,814.00 |
11,442.00 |
|
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition |
10,333.34 |
10,333.33 |
10,333.33 |
31,000 |
|
Assoc. Grad Students Fee |
9.00 |
9.00 |
9.00 |
27.00 |
|
Student Center Fee |
141.21 |
141.21 |
141.21 |
423.62 |
|
Bren Events Center Fee |
23.00 |
23.00 |
23.00 |
69.00 |
|
Recreation Center Fee |
88.00 |
88.00 |
88.00 |
264.00 |
|
Document Fee |
80.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
80.00 |
|
Total California Resident |
$14,864.55 |
$14,784.54 |
14,784.54 |
$44,433.63 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition |
5,034.00 |
5,034.00 |
5,034.00 |
15,102.00 |
|
Total Nonresident |
$19,898.55 |
$19,818.54 |
$19,818.54
|
$59,535.63
|
*Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by increases or reductions in State funding, or other developments.
*Proposed Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition subject to approval by the Regents of the University of California.
Students may apply for financial aid through the UCI Financial Aid office. Expert staff in the school also provide guidance in funding professional education, including options for federal financial aid programs and need-based aid provided by the school.
There are multiple scholarships, fellowships, grants and awards that students may apply for; information will be provided in advance of application deadlines.
-AACP list of scholarships, grants and awards https://www.aacp.org/resource/financialaid-and-scholarships
-Need or merit-based scholarships are planned. Check back for more information
The planned School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences will hold regular seminars to assist students while enrolled to plan for a health financial future. Please see a sample list of programs below available to students to manage loans and debt.
NIH Loan Repayment Program (https://www.lrp.nih.gov/) pays up to $70,000 of student loan debt in exchange for a two year commitment to conduct research funded by a nonprofit or governmental institution.
California’s state loan repayment program for pharmacists who work full time in Health Professional Shortage Areas provides up to $50,000 in loan repayment (https://oshpd.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/loan-repayment/slrp/).
Pharmacists who work in governmental or non-profit organizations (e.g., Veteran’s Administration, Food & Drug Administration, health departments or state boards) can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch).
AACP Financial Literacy Resources https://www.aacp.org/resource/financial-literacy
The Pharm.D. program is in the process of accreditation with two required agencies, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
ACPE: Our application is on file with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for board review in July 2020; an update will be posted as soon as we have it, anticipated in August 2020. A successful review by the board would result in a site visit in fall to collect information for board decision on readiness for pre-candidate status. We are targeting pre-candidate status with the goal of matriculating our first class in fall 2021.
WSCUC: Pending WSCUC approval
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