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

#17

Nationally in NIH Funding

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, 05/18/23

Haslam Special Topics in Formulation Lecture Series opens May 24-26

The inaugural John Haslam Special Topics in Formulation Lecture Series will feature Greg Amidon, a longtime researcher and drug developer in the pharmaceutical industry.

Thu, 01/26/23

Nguyen and Villa receive KU Racial Equity Research Award

KU Pharmacy assistant clinical professors Kristin Villa and Cambrey Nguyen have received a KU Racial Equity Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Award.

Harold Godwin, Distinguished Service Award 2023

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. Godwin, a Ness City native, served the University of Kansas for 47 years in faculty and administrative roles in the School of Pharmacy and what is now the University of Kansas Health System.

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