We no longer require the PCAT examination
for the current and future admission cycles. However, we recommend it in certain circumstances. That is why we encourage you to follow through on your interest in attending the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Do not prejudge your qualifications: Apply!
Is the PCAT no longer required?
The
PCAT is no longer required for admissions to the College of Pharmacy
. PCAT scores are accepted and considered for applicants who submit their scores.
Does UCSF require PCAT?
Beginning with applicants applying in 2019 (for entry in summer 2020) and beyond,
the PCAT is not required, rather it's optional
. If you believe the PCAT provides evidence of your academic preparedness for the UCSF PharmD program, you are encouraged to take the PCAT and submit your scores to PharmCAS.
What are the requirements for UCSF?
A
minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
or the equivalent from an accredited institution is required. To be eligible for admission, you must have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average. You may apply to only one graduate program per application cycle/year.
What is the acceptance rate at UCSF?
UCSF Medical School has a
2.2%
acceptance rate. Out of the 7,345 applications received, 507 applicants made it to the interview process. Therefore, 93.1% of applications received did not make it past the secondary application. Of those who interviewed, only 161 enrolled.
What is a good score on PCAT?
What is considered a good score on the PCAT? The PCAT is scored on a scale ranging from 200 to 600. The
median score is 400 with 430 being within the 90th percentile
.
Is the PCAT optional?
When should I take the PCAT?
The PCAT is optional
, not required for the 2021 application cycle. An applicant should consider taking the PCAT approximately one year prior to the fall semester one wants to start pharmacy school.
How prestigious is UCSF?
In the overall ranking, UCSF maintained its
No. 15 place among the world's top universities
. This placement is more extraordinary for the fact that UCSF is focused exclusively on graduate health sciences and must compete against other institutions with a broader range of undergraduate and graduate academic fields.
Is UCSF hard to get into?
UCSF School of Medicine is one of the most selective medical schools in the country, with an acceptance rate between
3.5-4 percent
. In 2019, 7,846 students applied, and just 468 received invitations to interview.
What GPA is required for UCSF?
To be eligible for admission, you must have
at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average
. You may apply to only one graduate program per application cycle/year.
What is UCSF known for?
UCSF Medical Center serves as the academic medical center of UC San Francisco. The medical center's nationally preeminent programs include
children's health, neurological diseases and disorders, organ transplantation, women's health and cancer
.
Is UCSF a good med school?
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine is
widely regarded as one of the best medical schools in the nation
. In fact, it's the only program to consistently rank among the nation's top five for both research and primary care.
How hard is it to get into UCSF nursing?
Applicants to the UCSF School of Nursing
average a 3.4 G.P.A.
… If you are a second-degree BSN or Direct Entry Master's candidates with a low G.P.A., you may have to consider going to a community college to start. There you will want to “blow out” the prerequisite science classes with a 4.0 G.P.A.
Is the MCAT harder than the PCAT?
The MCAT is generally considered to be more difficult than the PCAT
. The biology questions are more advanced, and there's no physics on the PCAT. You'll need to come into test day with more background knowledge to take the MCAT. The PCAT is also much shorter than the MCAT and less expensive.
What is the lowest PCAT score to be accepted?
What is the minimum PCAT score you will accept? Your composite score (not the percentage) should be
at least a 375
. To be competitive for our program, your composite score should be closer to a 400 or better.
Do you get a periodic table on the PCAT?
Use of a calculator and a periodic table: An online standard calculator will be provided for use with the Biological Processes, Chemical Processes, and Quantitative Reasoning subtests, and a periodic table will be provided for use with
the Chemical Processes subtest
.
