Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have an undergraduate degree
- Not be currently enrolled in either UCSF's PharmD program or PhD Degree Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics (PSPG) program
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Show a sustained interest in research
- Identify research interests aligned with the PhD Degree Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics (PSPG)
- Meet admission requirements for both the PharmD and PSPG PhD graduate programs
Application Process
Step1
Identify faculty members that align with your research interest
Explore the PSPG program faculty and their research areas.
Step2
Meet with program leadership
Prospective applicants should contact the following program leaders with any program questions:
- PharmD program: Joel W. Gonzales, director of PharmD admissions, at [email protected]
- Graduate program: Isaac Kaijankoski, program manager of PSPG program, at [email protected]
Step3
Submit PharmD and PSPG applications by Dec. 1
Applicants will submit two applications by Dec. 1:
Application components include:
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Research summary and experiences for the PhD program application
Step4
Interviews and faculty review
Qualified applicants may be invited to:
- Participate in PharmD program interview
- Participate in PSPG program interviews to discuss research interests and career goals
Step5
Admission decisions
Admissions decisions are made independently by PharmD and PhD program leadership. You will:
- Receive an admission decision from the PSPG program by the end of February
- Be notified of a PharmD admission decision by March 1
Receiving an admission offer from one program does not guarantee admission to the other program.