Please follow our style guide for uniformity in style and formatting with a document and across various communications platforms.
When referring to the department
Correct:
- UCI Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- PharmSci
Incorrect:
- Pharm Sci
- Pharmsci
- UCI Pharmaceutical Sciences
- University of California, Pharmaceutical Sciences
When referring to courses
Follow the same format the registrar uses (all caps).
Correct:
- PHRMSCI 99
- BIO SCI 99
- CHEM 99
Incorrect:
- PHARM SCI 99
- PharmSci 99
- PhrmSci 99
- Bio 99
- chem 99
When referring to degrees
One word, omit the periods.
Correct:
- PhD
- MCP
- PharmD
Incorrect:
- Ph.D.
- M.C.P.
- Pharm.D.
When referring to time
Correct:
- 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Incorrect:
- 5PM – 2PM
- 5:00 PM – 2PM
- 2p – 5p
- 8a – 5:30 PM
