Prospective Students
Step1
Start by completing the PharmD application
Complete PharmD application in PharmCAS by Dec. 1, 2025. [see PharmD Admissions for details on the application process]
- Under UCSF-specific essay question "Why UCSF?" -- state your intention to apply to our PharmD-PhD program.
- Under UCSF-specific essay question "Optional Information" -- include a Statement of Purpose showing your commitment to clinical education + research.
- UCSF requires a minimum of three, and a maximum of four, Letters of Recommendation. One of your recommenders should be familiar with, and address, your research experience.
Step2
Schedule a meeting
Contact Leslie Floren at [email protected] to set up a brief meeting to discuss the process.
Step3
Complete the PSPG application
Complete PSPG application by Dec. 1, 2025. [see PSPG Admissions for details on the application process]. Please include:
- Current CV
- Comprehensive research Summary
- Under “Statement of Purpose” section, upload a document that simply states “See UCSF PharmD Application”
- Under “Recommendations” section, indicate “See UCSF PharmD Application” in all required boxes. For email, use [email protected]
- Under "Course History" section, indicate “See UCSF PharmD Application”
- Under "Honors, Awards, and Fellowships" section, indicate "See UCSF PharmD Application" in all required boxes. For date, use current month/year
Current UCSF PharmD Students
Complete PSPG application by Dec. 1, 2025 [see PSPG Admissions for details on the application process]. Include:
- Current CV
- Comprehensive Research Summary
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Recommendations (at least one who is familiar with your research experience)
- Under "Course History" section, include UCSF Coursework. For pre-UCSF coursework, indicate “See UCSF PharmD Application”