Application Process

Fall 2026 Admission cycle

Graduate applications due December 1

Take the first step towards joining the Fall 2026 cohort by applying by December 1, 2025

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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.

GRE Not Required

The GRE test is no longer required for admission. GRE test scores will not be considered in our admission decisions.

Steps to Apply

To complete your Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program application, follow the instructions below. If you have questions about the application process or Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program, please contact GraduateAdmissions@cop.ufl.edu.

Step 1: Review the COP Graduate Admissions Guidelines

We strongly encourage reviewing our COP Graduate Admissions Guidelines, which describes each step of the application process in detail. Many common application questions can be answered in this document!

Step 2: 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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.