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
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 yr. avg.)
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
Mengyue Li, doctoral student in the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, has received a publication honor for her article in an American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics journal.
In a new study, University of Kansas researchers found the most acute differences in perspectives on pharmacy interactions come from communication issues specific to hearing loss and “limited physical space for patients in wheelchairs” experienced by respondents.
The Wichita Biomedical Campus celebrated an important milestone with a ceremonial beam signing August 26, 2025, bringing together KU and WSU university leaders, faculty, students, community partners, and elected officials.