Yes, applicants must submit an application through PharmCAS.

Yes, UCI requires that you also apply through the UCI Graduate Division.  To avoid duplication and more effort on your part, please reuse as many statements, documents and materials as you plan to submit through PharmCAS.  

Note that the statement of purpose is similar to the personal statement. You may use the same letter writers for both applications.

The personal history section is optional; however, we encourage any applicant who would like to be considered for scholarships to complete this section.  Please use this section to explain how you may meet merit, financial need, and/or diversity criteria (see the UC statement on diversity).

Both PharmCAS and UCI Graduate Division have their own application fee waiver processes.  Since they have their own criteria, it is possible that you may qualify for one and not the other.

Any specific admissions questions may be directed to the PharmD Admissions Office at pharmd@uci.edu.

No, we do not require the PCAT.

Yes, a Bachelor’s degree is required.  If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please reach out to the admissions office.

No, we will consider applicants with any undergraduate major as long as they complete all the prerequisite courses with the minimum grade requirement.

A minimum grade of a C is required.

Typically, all courses must be completed by the end of the spring term prior to starting the PharmD program.

No, a single course cannot be counted twice for prerequisites.

Online courses taken during the spring, summer, and fall of 2020 will be considered.

The preferred cumulative GPA for admission is 3.0 or above.

We plan to enroll 60 students each year.

 No, we will not be participating in Early Decision for the 2020-2021 admission cycle based on the ACPE accreditation timeline we are on for pre-candidate status.  Also, Early Decision through PharmCAS will no longer be offered after this admission cycle.

 April 1, 2021 is the application deadline, but we encourage you to apply before this date.

Yes, we will be offering rolling admissions for our charter class. 

We encourage applicants to seek letters of support from those who can evaluate their academic ability, communication skills, work, research, or volunteer experiences, and personal characteristics. Examples of people who may be able to address these areas in detail include professors, mentors, academic advisors, employers, or volunteer supervisors. Letters from family members or friends are not suitable.