Pharmacy, College of

The oldest college in the UF Health Science Center, the College of Pharmacy was established in 1923. Today the college is ranked among the top colleges and schools of pharmacy in the nation. In keeping with the University of Florida mission, the college is dedicated to excellence in pharmacy research, service, and educational programs enhanced through video conferencing technologies.

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HPNP Complex
1225 Center Drive
352.273.6217

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Academic Advising
G205 HPNP Building
352.273.6400

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 100495
Health Science Center, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32610-0495

Established

1923

Locations

Gainesville Campus
1225 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32610

Jacksonville Campus
580 8th St W
Jacksonville, FL 32209

Orlando Campus
6550 Sanger Road
Orlando, FL 32827

Rankings

Ranked 5th among 143 colleges of pharmacy in the country

Accredited

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education fully accredits the Doctor of Pharmacy Program.

135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100
Chicago, IL 60603-4810
312.664.3575

Degrees

Combination Degrees

Students can also opt to complete combination degree programs in Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, and Master of Public Health as well as a combination program with a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Academic Advising

Student Services
G205 HPNP Building
1225 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611

Email | 352.273.6457

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The College of Pharmacy offers financial aid to admitted pharmacy students through a variety of sponsors, including a Jack Eckerd Endowment and a Charlotte Liberty Family endowment. Other sponsors include pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy organizations and the pharmacy alumni association. A list of scholarships and financial aid is available on the college’s website.

Undergraduate Student Organizations

Pre-Pharmacy Society

An organization for students who share an interest in a career in Pharmacy.  The organization brings together pre-pharmacy students and provides information about the different fields that make up Pharmacy. It also serves to provide resources and opportunities for service and leadership to society members.
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Academic Advising

Students who are considering a major in pharmacy should contact the Pre-Pharmacy advisor for academic guidance, career advice and pharmacy school information using the information below.

P.O. Box 100495
G205A HPNP Building
Gainesville, FL 32610-0495

Email | 352.273.6457
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Preprofessional pharmacy track

Students at the University of Florida who are interested in applying to the PharmD program may declare a pre-pharmacy major as freshmen and sophomores and complete the preprofessional course requirements. Students can complete this coursework within two calendar years and will be monitored by the college through the critical-tracking program. Students who wish to take three or more years to complete the required coursework must declare a major other than pre-pharmacy in the third year.

Students may also complete the PharmD preprofessional courses in other science majors such as biology, chemistry, microbiology and cell science and nutritional sciences (this list is not all-inclusive). Additionally, a student can complete a degree in any major while completing the preprofessional courses.

Students interested in pharmacy must complete all General Education and Writing Requirements, earning an Associate of Art (AA) degree before beginning the PharmD professional curriculum. Transfer students must also receive an AA degree prior to beginning the professional program.

Recommended Course Sequences

  • General chemistry, biology and calculus should be completed in the first year.
  • Organic chemistry, and anatomy and physiology should be completed in the second year.
  • Biochemistry and microbiology should be taken after completion of organic chemistry and biology.
  • All applicants must have completed two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 credits at the post-secondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency.
  • All students must complete the educational requirements of an AA degree prior to beginning the professional program. Students who are transferring from schools that do not offer an AA degree must meet UF's General Education requirements.
  • Students may take online courses to satisfy preprofessional coursework. However, the Admissions Committee prefers that students complete science courses with laboratories in the traditional class setting.

Critical-Tracking Criteria

The universal-tracking program provides accurate academic advising in an appropriate time frame. The college has designated particular criteria that must be completed each semester to progress satisfactorily toward entry into Pharmacy school after two-years. Students may elect a three-year program that requires declaration of a science major in a UF college.  However, students must declare a major by the end of their third year.  Please contact the Pre-Pharmacy advisor for guidance.

Preprofessional pharmacy track

The College of Pharmacy does not award undergraduate degrees.  However, students may elect to follow the Pre-Pharmacy track and declare Pharmacy as their major.  Please see academic policies for more details. For a list of coursework please click here.

To earn a Master of Science (MS) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the College of Pharmacy, candidates must first earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a related field.  Please contact the Office of Graduate Education for further guidance. 

Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance Program (PEAP)
The Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance Program provides highly-qualified students who have been admitted to UF an opportunity to streamline their path into pharmacy school. This program is designed to assist students through the early process of becoming a pharmacist by providing workshops, training and opportunities related to pharmacy careers.
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