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University of California San Francisco PharmD Degree Program

Program Overview

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) offers a PharmD Degree Program designed to educate and train students in the field of pharmacy. The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive education in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and clinical pharmacy.

Admissions

• Admissions Overview: The program accepts applications from students who have completed the required pre-pharmacy coursework.
• Policies and Disclosures: The program adheres to the policies and disclosures set forth by the University of California San Francisco.
• Financial Aid and Cost: Financial aid and cost information is available to prospective students.
• Application Process: The application process involves submitting an application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
• Frequently Asked Questions and Tips: The program provides answers to frequently asked questions and tips for applicants.
• Applying Without U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status: International students may apply to the program.
• PharmD-PhD: The program offers a combined PharmD-PhD degree option.
• Post-Baccalaureate Program: A post-baccalaureate program is available for students who have completed a bachelor's degree.
• Pharm Tech to PharmD Pathway Program: A pathway program is available for pharmacy technicians.

Student Life

• Student Life Overview: The program provides students with a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Year 1 Perspective: First-year students can expect to engage in foundational coursework and clinical experiences.
• Year 2 Perspective: Second-year students can expect to build on their foundational knowledge and develop clinical skills.
• Year 3 Perspective: Third-year students can expect to engage in advanced clinical experiences and prepare for graduation.
• Past Student Perspectives Overview: The program provides opportunities for students to share their experiences and perspectives.

Curriculum

• Curriculum Overview: The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and clinical pharmacy.
• Program Timeline: The program is typically completed in four years.
• Component 1 - Foundations: The first component of the curriculum focuses on foundational knowledge in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Component 2 - Integrated Themes: The second component of the curriculum integrates foundational knowledge with clinical practice.
• Component 3 - Patient Care Skills: The third component of the curriculum focuses on developing patient care skills.
• Component 4 - Practice Rotations: The fourth component of the curriculum provides students with clinical experience through practice rotations.
• Component 5 - Discovery Project: The fifth component of the curriculum involves a discovery project that allows students to explore a topic of interest.
• Progress and Feedback: The program provides regular progress assessments and feedback to students.
• Curriculum Outcomes: The program's curriculum is designed to achieve specific outcomes, including the development of clinical skills and knowledge.

Graduation Rate and Graduate Performance

• Graduation Rate: The program's graduation rate is as follows:
  • 2025: 88% graduated in 3 years, TBD graduated in > 3 years
  • 2024: 90% graduated in 3 years, 5% graduated in > 3 years
  • 2023: 92% graduated in 3 years, 5% graduated in > 3 years
  • 2022: 91% graduated in 3 years, 7% graduated in > 3 years
  • 2021 (transformed 3-year curriculum): 96% graduated in 3 years, n/a graduated in > 3 years
  • 2021 (4-year curriculum): 99% graduated in 4 years, n/a graduated in > 4 years
  • 2020: 95% graduated in 4 years, 3% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2019: 95% graduated in 4 years, 3% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2018: 94% graduated in 4 years, 3% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2017: 90% graduated in 4 years, 3% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2016: 93% graduated in 4 years, 7% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2015: 97% graduated in 4 years, 2% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2014: 95% graduated in 4 years, 4% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2013: 94% graduated in 4 years, 5% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2012: 94% graduated in 4 years, 5% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2011: 99% graduated in 4 years, 1% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2010: 93% graduated in 4 years, 3% graduated in > 4 years
  • 2009: 97% graduated in 4 years, 2% graduated in > 4 years
• Post-graduate plans: The program's graduates have pursued various post-graduate plans, including:
  • Residency: 58% (2025), 66% (2024), 73% (2023), 73% (2022), 61% (2021 transformed), 68% (2021 legacy), 69% (2020), 61% (2019), 63% (2018), 67% (2017), 59% (2016), 61% (2015), 50% (2014), 54% (2013), 60% (2012), 64% (2011), 59% (2010)
  • Pharmacy job: 1% (2025), 3% (2024), 4% (2023), 9% (2022), 10% (2021 transformed), 6% (2021 legacy), 11% (2020), 13% (2019), 14% (2018), 17% (2017), 25% (2016), 20% (2015), 33% (2014), 32% (2013), 25% (2012), 19% (2011), 30% (2010)
  • Fellowship: 7% (2025), 7% (2024), 5% (2023), 9% (2022), 3% (2021 transformed), 11% (2021 legacy), 6% (2020), 9% (2019), 7% (2018), 5% (2017), 3% (2016), 4% (2015), 7% (2014), 2% (2013), 5% (2012), 2% (2011), 5% (2010)
  • Non-pharmacy job: 1% (2025), 1% (2024), 1% (2023), 3% (2022), 1% (2021 transformed), 4% (2021 legacy), 0% (2020), 0% (2019), 0% (2018), 0% (2017), 0% (2016), 1% (2015), 2% (2014), 0% (2013), 1% (2012), 1% (2011), 0% (2010)
  • Another degree: 2% (2025), 0% (2024), 0% (2023), 2% (2022), 0% (2021 transformed), 1% (2021 legacy), 0% (2020), 1% (2019), 1% (2018), 1% (2017), 2% (2016), 0% (2015), 2% (2014), 2% (2013), 1% (2012), 1% (2011), 1% (2010)
  • Other: 0% (2025), 2% (2024), 0% (2023), 2% (2022), 9% (2021 transformed), 3% (2021 legacy), 3% (2020), 6% (2019), 5% (2018), 5% (2017), 3% (2016), 5% (2015), 3% (2014), 4% (2013), 2% (2012), 1% (2011), 3% (2010)
  • To be determined: 31% (2025), 22% (2024), 17% (2023), 2% (2022), 15% (2021 transformed), 8% (2021 legacy), 11% (2020), 10% (2019), 10% (2018), 5% (2017), 7% (2016), 9% (2015), 3% (2014), 6% (2013), 6% (2012), 12% (2011), 3% (2010)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) PGY1 residency match:
  • 2025: 90 participated, 72 matched, 80% match rate
  • 2024: 93 participated, 80 matched, 86% match rate
  • 2023: 99 participated, 84 matched, 85% match rate
  • 2022: 102 participated, 89 matched, 87% match rate
  • 2021: 173 participated, 131 matched, 76% match rate
• NAPLEX results for first-time takers:
  • 2024: 89.70% (UCSF), 77.50% (national)
  • 2023: 83.30% (UCSF), 76.60% (national)
  • 2022: 91.10% (UCSF), 77.40% (national)
  • 2021: 90.00% (UCSF), 81.00% (national)
  • 2020: 98.00% (UCSF), 86.00% (national)
  • 2019: 96.15% (UCSF), 88.34% (national)
  • 2018: 91.15% (UCSF), 89.46% (national)
  • 2017: 98.13% (UCSF), 87.95% (national)
  • 2016: 96.40% (UCSF), 85.86% (national)
  • 2015: 99.15% (UCSF), 92.64% (national)
  • 2014: 99.13% (UCSF), 94.88% (national)
  • 2013: 98.08% (UCSF), 95.87% (national)