KU School of Pharmacy

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

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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.

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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.

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Tradition of Excellence

#12

Nationally in Total Research Award Dollars

86%

NAPLEX first-time pass rate

94%

MPJE first-time pass rate

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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?

Why KU 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.

Pharmacy Careers

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Our Research

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

Research at KU Pharmacy

Our Departments

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Pharmacy Organizations Unite to Take a Stand Against Racial Injustice #pharmacistsfightingracism

Read the statement from The National Pharmaceutical Association
and 13 pharmacy associations (pdf)

School of Pharmacy News

Thu, 06/15/23

Pharmacy researcher develops intervention for metabolic diseases (diabetes, stroke and heart disease)

An investigator with the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy has filed an invention disclosure, part of

Thu, 05/18/23

Godwin recognized for KU Pharmacy distinguished service

The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy has recognized professor emeritus Harold Godwin as its 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient.

Faculty help students don their white coats.

Fri, 09/08/23

KU Pharmacy welcomes new class into profession

The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy hosted white coat ceremonies in September for its class of 2027. Faculty on the Wichita Campus helped their students don white coats on Sept. 5, while Lawrence Campus students met Sept. 7 at the Lied Center of Kansas for their rite of passage. The white coat ceremony symbolizes professionalism and integrity and reminds students of their professional obligation and responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and practice altruism in providing pharmacy care.

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