Students are typically only admitted into the on-campus M.S. and Ph.D. program for the Fall semester. Students who would like to pursue a Ph.D. degree can apply directly for the Ph.D. program. Prior enrollment in the POP M.S. program or attainment of an M.S. or similar degree from another program is not required.
The deadline for submitting a complete application is December 1. Ph.D. applicants deemed competitive for admission will be invited for a video conference interview in early January and M.S. applicants will be interviewed later in January. Ph.D. applicants located in the U.S. may also be invited for an in-person interview in February. If there are exceptional circumstances related to the application deadline, please contact Dr. Richard Segal segal@cop.ufl.edu.
The Ph.D. and M.S. program are open to any individual regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap. All applicants are considered on a competitive basis. A degree in pharmacy is not required for admission; however, familiarity with health care is considered an asset.
The department adheres to the following requirements:
- A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required
- The GRE is no longer required for admission to the UF College of Pharmacy’s graduate programs. GRE scores will not be considered in admission decisions.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s qualifications for graduate school in general and our field of study in particular.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A statement of interest including career goals, reasons for selecting a program of study in Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Research, and how your research interests relevant to our graduate program evolved. You may also mention faculty members whose research interests align with yours.
- Official transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas. Note, we will begin review of applications based on the provision of unofficial transcripts and degree certificates, if provided instead of official documents. See https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/international for additional information
- For International applicants, proof of competency in oral and written English. Note that exemptions are granted in certain circumstances: see https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/international for additional information.
NOTES:
- The graduate program in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy requires substantial quantitative skills, as the coursework and training involves biostatistics and programming. The faculty look for evidence of quantitative proficiency, such as excellent grades in undergraduate or graduate level coursework in mathematics, coding, or statistics.
- Meeting the general requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Ph.D. program, in particular, is limited and highly competitive .
International Applicants
For students for whom English is not their native language, results demonstrating proficiency in the English language must be met for the University of Florida graduate programs.
- See the list of countries exempt from English proficiency testing
- See more information on acceptable tests to demonstrate English Proficiency
Contacts
For general questions about our graduate programs or the admissions process, contact Dr. Rich Segal segal@cop.ufl.edu.
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