University of Florida

University of Florida Quick Facts

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 utilizes an integrated pharmaceutical sciences approach with a strong emphasis on 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 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. High quality 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 and at the University to complement the student’s growth toward full participation in society as a professional and as a citizen.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
• $205.34 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: College of Pharmacy, Box 100495, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0495

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Acceptance Rate for University of Florida

45%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 45%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Florida graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school. Branch campus locations: St. Petersburg, FL
Orlando, FL
Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Yes. 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.

Pass/fail grades: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. It is recommended that students select letter grades rather than pass-fail when possible to aid in the evaluation of academic ability.

Completion timing: 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.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Recommended But Not Required: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Math), Professor (Science)

Accepted: Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts)

Conditionally Accepted: Employer, Supervisor

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant

Committee letters: Not Accepted

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.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Applicants being considered for admission will be invited for an interview on a rolling basis during the period of August through April . Interview dates and details will be available at http://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
First day of classes: 2027-08-09, 2027-08-16
Application fee: $30.00

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Preferred
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
Please visit our website for TOEFL requirements: https://admissions.pharmacy.ufl.edu/planning-to-succeed/application-requirements/

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.ufl.edu

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