<p>Hey everyone, I live in California and want to major in Pharmacy. I was planning to attend a UC for 2 years, then transfer to UCSF. I’m wondering if this is the best route for me, what UC should I attend prior to UCSF, and what should I major in at that UC for the time being. Thanks for your time!</p>
<p>Please anyone?</p>
<p>UCSD get bachlors in biology/chem/pharmacology. then apply to ucsd school of pharmacy</p>
<p>My fist thought would be UCB just because they are the best and when you transfer it not a big move; additionally, if you don’t end up transferring you’ll be well off with a cal degree. But, if I was you and I was sure I was going to transfer I would go to Davis because they have a good department and a bit easier than UCLA and Berk. </p>
<p>But, after all its just lower division of undergrad so go where you like it best.</p>
<p>Good Luck :)</p>
<p>I would think UCSD since they just opened a new school of pharmacy. Im not sure where Angljc1 got off thinking Davis would be the best place for pre-pharmacy behind Berkeley. Im sure it is good, but deffiantly not on par with a UCLA or UCSD, and surely not a Berkeley. Attempt to get into a a top tier UC (UCSD, UCLA, UC Berkeley) and if you cant i would then consider UCI and possibly UC Davis and UCSB. I do agree with her however that UC Davis would be somewhat easier than a top tier UC, possibly allowing for you to have higher grades. If you have the grades to get into Berkeley, LA, SD, then also check out USC as they have a good school or pharmacy.</p>
<p>Have you look into the Pre-pharmacy program in University of the Pacific (UOP)? They offer 5 year, 6 year or 7 year program depending on your high school GPA and SAT scores.</p>
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<p>your not in the Skaggs pharm school until junior year, by then your will on your way to UCSF</p>
<p>Its a great idea if your not totally set on UCSF …but if you are, just decide what school you like best and go there.</p>
<p>thanks you guys for the advice, right now I think I’m going to try to get into one of the 3 top UCs because I agree with Angljc1 about having a degree from in a good school just in case. And thanks confident for mentiong UOP, I did not know they had such programs, but do you think thats a better path than taking the UC route?</p>
<p>I think UOP is a good path to take IF you know for sure that you want to be a pharmacist. The pharmacy school in UCSD and UCSF is extremely competitive and difficult to get in. It doesn’t hurt to put in your application for the UOP pre-pharmacy program (it’s free if you apply online, the deadline is November 15). You can always decline if you decided not to go.</p>