UCSF also offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the health sciences and related social and behavioral sciences. A solid background in the sciences is necessary preparation for education in the health sciences. Students are admitted to all programs in the fall quarter. Application filing dates and financial aid procedures differ from those at other UC campuses. Prospective students should contact the admissions office at the appropriate UCSF school at least 18 months in advance of planned enrollment to obtain all necessary application materials and information.
Units listed are quarter units.
In professional curriculum, a year may be three or four quarters, depending upon the program. Number of openings may vary from year to year. Physical Therapy Program is a joint degree program with San Francisco State University. UCSF alumnus and cinema buff, Dr. Vail Reese, answers these and other questions in his award-winning Web site, Dermatology in the Cinema .