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KU School of Pharmacy

The KU School of Pharmacy is a world-class research institution and one of the country’s premier pharmacy schools.

Degree Programs

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Pharm.D. Program

A doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D) prepares students to become pharmacy practitioners in a wide variety of settings, including community and retail pharmacies, hospitals, managed care facilities and many more.
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Graduate Programs

KU School of Pharmacy offers graduate degrees in Medicinal Chemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, as well as residencies in Pharmacy Practice.

Tradition of Excellence

95%
2024 graduate placement rate with an average full-time pharmacist salary of $122,000
91.1%
Class of 2025 residency match rate
94%
MPJE first-time pass rate—2nd nationally (3-year avg.)

More KU Pharmacy

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Why KU Pharmacy?

You can get your Pharm.D. anywhere. So, why get your Pharm.D. from KU School of Pharmacy?
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What Can You Do With a Pharm.D?

A Pharm.D. from KU provides graduates with diverse career options. Learn about the careers you could pursue with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from KU.
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Our Research

The KU School of Pharmacy is seventh in the nation in National Instutes of Health (NIH) funding.

School of Pharmacy News



LAWRENCE — Manan Kothari and Ameena Salim have been named recipients of the 2026 Dr. Gregory and Frances Lauver Medicinal Chemistry Fellowship in the University of Kansas Department of Medicinal Chemistry. ...

Undergraduate chemistry and microbiology students Ben Mosier and George Crawford IV highlight why cross departmental research collaboration encourages students to learn first hand how patient care teams are partnerships.
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LAWRENCE - University of Kansas School of Pharmacy students supported expanding access to basic preventative health services by offering free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings at The Merc Co‑op on February 26, 2026. The screenings were conducted by the KU chapter of the American Pharmacist Association or Student Pharmacists...


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