Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Fair access under pressure
Practise balancing access, consistency, empathy, and clear communication under time pressure.
Quick facts
- UCSD offers a four-year PharmD and requires a bachelor's degree before enrolment. official admissions information
- The Fall 2027 priority deadline is October 1, 2026 and the final deadline is January 4, 2027. current PharmCAS programme profile
- Applicants need at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and 2.8 science GPA. official admissions information
Admission requirements
Complete a bachelor's degree and the published prerequisites. UCSD requires at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and 2.8 science GPA, two recommendations, and no separate supplemental application or fee. official admissions information
Important dates
The current programme profile lists October 1, 2026 as the priority deadline and January 4, 2027 as final. Interview dates are November 13 online and November 14 in person in 2026, then February 19 online and February 20 in person in 2027. current PharmCAS programme profile
How selection works
UCSD reviews academic preparation and the complete application, then invites selected applicants to interview before committee review. official admissions information
Interview details
Confirmed
UCSD describes a 30-minute, two-on-one blind interview, a current-student room, and a campus tour for in-person candidates. The published dates include online and in-person options. official admissions information
Not published
UCSD has not published all Fall 2027 question types, scoring weights, interviewer identities, format-assignment rules, or routine decision timing.
Who this program may suit
This programme may suit applicants seeking a four-year San Diego PharmD who meet the bachelor's-degree and two published GPA thresholds. This is an interpretation of the published programme structure, not an admission prediction. official admissions information
Practice and next step
Record a first response to the linked fair-access scenario. Review whether you identified the competing needs, asked for missing information, applied a consistent principle, and communicated the decision with empathy. Choose one weakness, make one deliberate adjustment, then record a second response and compare it with the first. The linked CASPer Essentials path is optional structure practice; it is not presented as a school requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bachelor's degree required?
Yes. official admissions information
What GPA minimums apply?
A 3.0 cumulative GPA and 2.8 science GPA. official admissions information
Are online interviews offered?
Yes, on published dates. official admissions information
Sources
- official admissions information — verified 2026-08-22
- current PharmCAS programme profile — checked 2026-08-22
- Programme identity, pathway scope, cycle, deadlines, requirements, selection, interview claims, and source limitations were checked manually.
Recommended preparation
CASPer Essentials: Frameworks to Game Plan
Build a practical foundation for Casper practice. Review response formats, use a structured approach to ethical scenarios, connect relevant competencies to your reasoning, and finish with a personal plan for working under time pressure. Check Acuity Insights' current instructions for the format and timing of your test cycle.
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