Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: College of Pharmacy
Street 2: Box 100495
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City: Gainesville
State: Florida
Zip: 32610
Country: United States

Program Location:: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Ivonne Ponicsan
  Title: Assistant Director for Admissions and Recruiting 
  Office: Office for Student Affairs 
  Phone (Work): 352-294-8944
  Email: pharmdadmissions@cop.ufl.edu
- Name: Mary Beth Yokomi
  Title: Admissions Officer, Application Specialist
  Office: Office of Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): 352-273-6216
  Email: pharmdadmissions@cop.ufl.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/
- http://curriculum.pharmacy.ufl.edu/
- http://pharmacy.ufl.edu

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: February 3, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
The Benefits of Applying Early:
- Secure your spot in the UF College of Pharmacy’s entering Pharm.D. class of 2025
- Guarantee your choice of a preferred campus
- Receive preferential consideration for scholarships
- Relax and enjoy your academic year knowing that you have been admitted to one of the nation’s Top 5-ranked pharmacy colleges


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: We have two satellite campuses, you will rank your campus preference in the PharmCas supplemental questions.  Information can be found at: https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/the-college/campuses/, Jacksonville- Located close to the beach, the Jacksonville campus offers small class sizes and its location within UF Health Jacksonville provides a professional environment where students can interact with patients and health care providers., Orlando- The Orlando campus is located at UF Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona. This medium-sized campus is within close proximity to many health care institutions with opportunities to interact with health care providers and researchers.
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Block

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Preferred
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : No

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
Offered exclusively to University of Florida Biology major students. 
The UF College of Pharmacy offers UF biology students a pathway toward a combination B.S. in Biology and Pharm.D. degree. This 3 + 4 program, allows students to earn their B.S in Biology and Pharm.D. degree in 7 years by reducing the undergraduate track by 1 year. Students in the 3 + 4 program cannot earn their B.S. from UF after completing their first year at another Pharmacy School.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 227
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
PharmD/PhD
PharmD/MBA
PharmD/MPH
PharmD/MS

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Description
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Program Description:
The College of Pharmacy is one of the most innovative colleges of pharmacy in the United States having been ranked consistently among the top programs for many years. The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum was noted in the most recent accreditation as the model for pharmacy education.  The curriculum utilizes an integrated pharmaceutical sciences approach with a strong emphasis on team-based, active learning methods throughout the four years of pharmacy studies. The College has the faculty expertise and technological capability to offer a high-quality educational program for pharmacy students. Joint/concurrent degree programs with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree are available: Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Numerous scholarship, award, and loan programs are available. The College has an excellent endowment program for financial need-based aid. Our advanced pharmacy practice sites located throughout the state of Florida provide a basis for an excellent experiential program. Graduates complete all experiential requirements for licensure as a pharmacist in Florida through the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. A variety of student organizations are available at all campuses for the College of Pharmacy contributing to our student's growth toward full participation in society as a professional and as a citizen.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.5
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 40
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy with Lab and Physiology with lab OR combined Anatomy/Physiology I with lab and Anatomy/Physiology II with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry (BCH4024 or the equivalent); course description at https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/courses/descriptions/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology.aspx
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Analytical Geometry with Calculus I  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology (MCB3020 or the equivalent); course description at https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/courses/descriptions/microbiology-and-cell-science.aspx 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics (STA2023 or the equivalent)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites including associated labs by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall term.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
It is recommended that science prerequisites with labs be taken in-person. Science courses without a required lab, online will be acceptable. Students should reach out to the admissions team to discuss any individual circumstances related to prerequisites.


Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
It is recommended that students select letter grades rather than pass-fail when possible to aid in the evaluation of academic ability.


Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
For students who are completing their pre-requisites outside of Florida, please refer to the following link.    https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-programs/general-education/ 

Please contact pharmdadmissions@cop.ufl.edu if you have questions.      

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/steps-to-apply/application-requirements/
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: Yes
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Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $30.00
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Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
If applicant is invited for interview, we will email a link to the UF application which will need to be completed at that time.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Letters of recommendation should come from those individuals who know the applicant very well.  Only two letters of recommendation are required.  The Admissions Committee prefers one letter from a faculty member and one from a pharmacist. Letters of recommendation from family members and teaching assistants are not accepted.  

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services - WES.  (https://www.wes.org/). This evaluation must be submitted in PharmCas. This process takes several weeks. You should start this process as early as possible prior to the deadline. 

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
Please visit our website for TOEFL requirements: 
https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/planning-to-succeed/application-requirements/

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Foreign-educated pharmacists can apply and be admitted to our Pharm.D program. However, they will have to do the full program requirements.


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Applicants being considered for admission will be invited for an on-site interview on a rolling basis during the period of September through April . Interview dates and details will be available at http://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
The deposit is $205.34 ($200 is applied to tuition and $5.34 is a processing fee).


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-11
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Classes typically begin mid-August with an in-person orientation occurring the week prior. 

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes