Admission deadline
Applications for Fall 2026 were due Dec 1, 2025
Take the first step towards joining the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program for Fall 2027 by applying by December 1, 2026.
Important Information for Applicants
Fall Enrollment
The on-campus graduate program accepts students for fall term only. Applications for spring or summer admission will not be considered.
Student Funding
All Ph.D. applications are considered for admission with funding. Funding is not available for those pursuing the M.S. option.
GRE Not Required
The GRE test is no longer required for admission. GRE test scores will not be considered in our admission decisions.
Timeline for Decisions
Departments begin reviewing applications in December and scheduling interviews for top candidates in January. Decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the spring.
Limited M.S. Concentrations
Not all concentrations offer an on-campus master’s degree track. Contact the department’s graduate coordinator to confirm program availability before applying.
Online Graduate Degrees
The College of Pharmacy also offers a number of online master’s degrees and certificates, separate from the on-campus graduate program.
You can download the accessible Word version of the guidelines using the link provided.
Steps to Apply
To complete your Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program application, follow the instructions below. If you have questions about the application process or the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program, please contact GraduateAdmissions@cop.ufl.edu.
Step 1: Complete the UF Graduate Application
Complete the UF Graduate Application through the University of Florida Admissions website portal. Your application will NOT be reviewed if the following requirements have not been met:
- Select the appropriate program of study and degree level.
- All Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate applicants must select “Main Campus” for the program location, regardless of campus preference.
- Applications are reviewed for Fall term enrollment only; applications submitted for Spring or Summer terms will not be considered.
- Select the intended concentration.
- You may indicate your preferred research specialization to help us route your application to the appropriate faculty member for review, but this is not required.
- Pay the $30 application fee.
- The graduate program cannot access your application materials until the application fee has been paid in full.
- Please note that the College of Pharmacy graduate program is not authorized to provide fee waivers for applicants.
Step 2: Upload Your Required Documents
To be considered complete, applications must include the following items:
- CV or resume
- GPA calculation form
- Statement of Purpose
- Contact information for three recommenders
Step 3: Send Your Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts from every school reported on the UF Graduate Application. Transcripts must be original and come directly from the previous institution. Do NOT send transcripts to the College of Pharmacy or to the individual department.
Transcripts can be sent via post or electronically: Have electronic transcripts sent directly from the institution to the UF Office of Admissions at graduate@admissions.ufl.edu, or have official paper transcripts mailed in a sealed envelope from the previous institution to the following postal address:
University of Florida Office of Admissions
201 Criser Hall – P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
Step 4: Complete the Supplemental Questions
Provide more information about your background and previous research experience by completing the Pharmaceutical Sciences Supplemental Application Questions. Your responses will be included with your graduate application as an important piece of the department’s holistic review process.
Step 5: Check Application Status
Applicants can view the status of their application within 48 hours of submission by logging into the CollegeNet admissions portal. Please note, documents that have been received but not yet verified by the UF admissions team may be marked as “awaiting” or “pending” while that verification process is being completed.