Pharm D. Doctor of Pharmacy
Pharmacy is practiced in a wide range of settings: community pharmacies, hospitals, long term care facilities, the pharmaceutical industry, mail service, managed care, and government.
Pharmacy programs take four years and may be completed after earning your bachelor’s degree or after at least two years of undergraduate coursework that includes the prerequisite courses.
- Suggested Timeline (for Bachelor degree seekers):
- Suggested UF Pharm 2-Year Timeline:
- Pre-Requisite Chart
- https://www.advising.ufl.edu/docs/PreHealthRequirements.pdf
- General Chemistry: CHM2045/L and CHM2046/L or CHM2051; or CHM2047/L (CHM2054L may be substituted for CHM2045L and CHM2046L)
- General Biology: BSC2010/L and BSC2011/L
- Organic Chemistry: CHM2210 or CHM2212 and CHM2211 or CHM2213 and CHM2211L (CHM3217, CHM3218, and CHM2211L may substitute)
- Anatomy and Physiology: APK2100C and APK2105C; ZOO3713C and PCB4723C; or BSC2085/L and BSC2086/L
- Math: MAC 2311 and STA2023
- Biochemistry: BCH4024 or CHM3218
- Microbiology: MCB3020/L or MCB3023/L
- Composition: Two semesters of college level composition coursework
Required at some schools
- Physics: PHY2053/L or PHY2048/L or PHY2060 and PHY2054/L or PHY2049/L or PHY2061
- Economics: ECO2013 or ECO2023
- Public Speaking: SPC2608 or AEC3033C
- Electives
- https://www.advising.ufl.edu/docs/PreHealthElectives.pdf
- GPA Information
- Pharmacy programs make admissions decisions based on total undergraduate gpa as well as the BCPM GPA.
- Research
- Shadowing
- Healthcare Experience
- Some Pharmacy programs require observation hours
- Community Service
- Leadership/Teamwork
- Student Organizations
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
- https://www.aacp.org/article/diverse-universe
- https://pharmacyforme.org/
- Summer Opportunities
- Events
- Early Assurance Program https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/steps-to-apply/early-assurance-program/
- UF Pharmacy Informational Webinars https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/steps-to-apply/events/
- Professional Organizations
American Pharmacists Association
2215 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037
- CAS Websites
- PharmCAS https://www.pharmcas.org/
- Presentations
- Professional School Directory
- UF Professional School Contact
- Professional Organizations
American Pharmacists Association
2215 Constitution Avenue
Washington DC 20037
- CAS Websites
- PharmCAS https://www.pharmcas.org/
- Presentations
- https://www.pharmcas.org/helpful-resources/tools-tips-and-tutorials
- https://www.advising.ufl.edu/pre-health/pre-health-resources/workshops/
- Professional School Directory
- UF Professional School Contact
Pharm. D. Admissions
352-273-6217
- Standardized Test Resources & Information
- Pharm D programs vary in testing requirements. Some require PCAT or GRE, some require it in certain circumstances and some do not require either at all. Check with the schools you intend to apply.
- PCAT http://www.pcatweb.info/
- GRE https://www.ets.org/gre/
- Fee Assistance
- Applicant Guides
- Suggested Reading
- Suggested reading, blogs and podcasts can be found at Beyond 120: https://www.advising.ufl.edu/beyond120/pre-health-activities/
- NAAHP Bibliography https://www.naahp.org/public-resources/bibliography
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives (Repeated)
- https://www.aacp.org/article/diverse-universe
- https://pharmacyforme.org/
- Summer Opportunities (Repeated)
- Financial Assistance
- https://www.pharmcas.org/application-instructions/fees-and-fee-waivers
- Scholarships
- Student Financial Affairs
- Insert any information regarding Specialty Programs if applicable to your profession
- https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/b-s-in-biology-pharm-d-combination-degree-program/
- Early Assurance Program https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/steps-to-apply/early-assurance-program/