Resources to Prepare for Pharmacy School

These resources are for students and alumni preparing to apply to pharmacy school after completing their degrees at UCSC. Please note that UCSC does not have a pharmacy school.

Resources Overview

Your main resource for pharmacy school will be the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

• Review the AACP student resources.
• Learn about the role, working conditions, and requirements to become a pharmacist.
• Learn about various pharmacy career pathways.

Application Process

• Learn about the application process for pharmacy schools that participate in PhamCAS.
• Learn about the 15 core competencies applicants should be able to demonstrate.

Academics

• View prerequisites FAQs
• Prioritize academics as your overall GPA and science GPA will be important metrics in your applications.
  • See which subjects are classified for the science GPA by OptomCAS for the pharmacy school application.

Standardized Exam

• No pharmacy schools currently require the PCAT for admission. Please visit the PCAT and Other Tests page to determine whether a pharmacy school will consider the PCAT in the current admissions process.

School Directories

• Search for pharmacy schools that participate in OptomCAS.

Application Portal

• See the OptomCAS for dental schools.
• Learn about the OptomCAS fees and coupon codes.

Data and Reports

• View matriculant data.
• View other ASCO reports.