<p>hi everyone I'm having a little difficult time making a decision between Davis and Irvine. I got accepted today to UCD off the waitlist and Irvine on Friday. I researched both schools and I like them both, but the only difference is the major. Irvine I'm going in as a transfer for Pharmaceutical major and Davis I'm going in as a transfer for Chemistry major. My end goal is to become a pharmacist, is it better to attend UCI because the major is pharmaceutical that when I apply to grad school I will have a better chance? or would it be better to attend UCD with a chemistry major? :/ The reason I want to attend Davis is because it will be away from friends and a new environment, but I'm not sure if I want to go in as a chem major if I can go to UCI as a pharmaceutical giving me a head start on my pharm classes. Please help?</p>
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You aren’t going to get extra points because you’re major is pharm sci instead of chemistry (or vice versa). Pharm sci vs. history is a different story… </p>
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No matter how well you do at UCI’s pharm program, you’ll have to take every class in pharmacy school. </p>
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Thats the best reason to go to Davis.</p>
<p>Note: Looking over the pharm sci program, there are only about 4-5 worthwhile classes the pharm sci program offers. All of your electives are through the school of biology or chem, for example. I don’t think these classes are deal breakers, esp when the alternative is a major in chemistry.</p>
<p>I would consider cost and whether you prefer north cal or south cal.</p>
<p>I dunno chem vs. pharm sci is pretty different. Chemistry you will be taking p-chem, a-chem, and inorganic. Pharm sci courses will be more like bio classes (except med chem). Those are pretty different. I would choose what ever you are better at studying, whether it be chemistry or bio. Grades matter more than what your actual major.</p>
<p>jessicagktai, I had the almost exact situation as you did. I was debating between UCI (pharm sci) or UCLA (chem). I want to go to pharmacy school too. I look over the course curriculum for both majors, and pharm sci courses appeal to me more than straight up chemistry. Both majors look very rigorous though, but I want to be challenged by a subject I’m interested rather than dreading something for the next few years. That was my reasoning that ultimately led me to choose UCI. I also got a chance to talk to the pharm sci advisor, and she was very open minded and explained the opportunities available for incoming transfers.</p>