KU School of Pharmacy
KU School of Pharmacy is a world-class research institution and one of the country’s premier pharmacy schools.
Degree Programs
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.
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
#17
Nationally in NIH Funding
86%
NAPLEX first-time pass rate
94%
MPJE first-time pass rate
More KU Pharmacy
Why KU Pharmacy?
You can get your Pharm.D. anywhere. So, why get your Pharm.D. from KU School of Pharmacy?
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.
Our Research
The KU School of Pharmacy is seventh in the nation in National Instutes of Health (NIH) funding.
School of Pharmacy News
Please note: Dr. Grunewald passed away Feb. 20, 2023. His obituary is available online.
Never underestimate the influence of a mentor.
KU Pharmacy assistant clinical professors Kristin Villa and Cambrey Nguyen have received a KU Racial Equity Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Award. Promoting health equity through culturally competent pharmacy care, dismantling anti-Black linguistic racism, documenting the unique contributions of diverse composers and celebrating living Indigenous cultures while repairing relationships with Native communities are among the goals of four projects selected.