University of California, San Diego
School of Pharmacy
Program Description1:
The curriculum of the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares students to be leaders in the profession and provides the tools to practice in academia, hospitals, clinics, long-term facilities, home care, government, health policy, the pharmaceutical industry and innovative community practices.
The Doctor of Pharmacy degree curriculum is as follows: In the first year, students enroll in courses in anatomy, histology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, bioinformatics, law and ethics, biostatistics and pharmacy practice. In the second year, pharmacy and medical students are enrolled in courses in the basic biomedical sciences. In this unique environment, pharmacy and medical students study cell biology, biochemistry, organ physiology, pharmacology, neurosciences, endocrinology, reproduction and metabolism, laboratory medicine and health policy. Additional coursework in pharmacology, drug study design, and pharmacy practice are also provided. The third year focuses on the application of the information learned in the previous years with coursework in microbiology, pharmacology, drug information, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacogenomics and therapeutics.
The fourth year is devoted to advanced pharmacy practice experiences in a variety of patient care and other settings, such as the pharmaceutical industry and government. The common coursework taken by pharmacy and medical students and advanced practice experiences where medical and pharmacy students work together have been created to foster cooperation between the professions and to develop an appreciation for the unique roles that each professional provides in the care of patients.
All students are enrolled in the full-time, 4-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. No students in advanced standing, transfer students from other schools of pharmacy or part-time students are accepted. All students enter in the first year.
The Doctor of Pharmacy degree curriculum is as follows: In the first year, students enroll in courses in anatomy, histology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, bioinformatics, law and ethics, biostatistics and pharmacy practice. In the second year, pharmacy and medical students are enrolled in courses in the basic biomedical sciences. In this unique environment, pharmacy and medical students study cell biology, biochemistry, organ physiology, pharmacology, neurosciences, endocrinology, reproduction and metabolism, laboratory medicine and health policy. Additional coursework in pharmacology, drug study design, and pharmacy practice are also provided. The third year focuses on the application of the information learned in the previous years with coursework in microbiology, pharmacology, drug information, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacogenomics and therapeutics.
The fourth year is devoted to advanced pharmacy practice experiences in a variety of patient care and other settings, such as the pharmaceutical industry and government. The common coursework taken by pharmacy and medical students and advanced practice experiences where medical and pharmacy students work together have been created to foster cooperation between the professions and to develop an appreciation for the unique roles that each professional provides in the care of patients.
All students are enrolled in the full-time, 4-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. No students in advanced standing, transfer students from other schools of pharmacy or part-time students are accepted. All students enter in the first year.
A bachelor's degree is required prior to matriculation, as well as a 3.0 GPA. In addition, the following pre-requisites are required as of 12/2010 on the school's website:
Tuition:
*UCSD only issues fee schedule each quarter, and the most recent if Fall 2010; however, past quarter fees are available on their website.
References:
*UCSD only issues fee schedule each quarter, and the most recent if Fall 2010; however, past quarter fees are available on their website.
References:
1. PharmCAS School Pages
2. http://www.pharmacy.ucsd.edu/
