School of Pharmacy

Curriculum

Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum

Courses include general and organic chemistry, molecular & cellular biology, microbiology, physiology, anatomy, statistics, and calculus. The curriculum is designed to introduce a wide variety of topics and cultures and strengthen critical thinking and communication skills. The prepharmacy curriculum takes about two years to complete.

Pharm.D. Curriculum

The Pharm.D. curriculum combines science and clinical knowledge with professional skills to prepare students to solve patient problems. Students study medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmacotherapy, law, ethics, drug information, and management. The skills lab prepares students to counsel patients, give immunizations, compound drugs, and operate a wide variety of medical devices.


Pharm.D. Program
Important Dates

Early Admissions Period:
Now through Sept. 3
Standard Application Period:
Oct. 1 - Feb. 1
Applicant Interviews:
Feb. - April
Admission Decisions:
March 1 - April 30
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2nd among all schools of pharmacy in National Institutes of Health funding
Brings more than $20 million in external funding into the state each year
7 of 19 cancer drugs formulated through the National Cancer Institute were developed at the KU School of Pharmacy
3,000 free flu shots given to Kansans in need during the past 5 years
4,000 living alumni, 63 percent of them living and working in Kansas
KU pharmacists practice in 95 of Kansas’ 105 counties
20th among public schools of pharmacy.
—U.S. News & World Report
$20.2 million NIH research grant earned by Distinguished Professor Jeff Aubé was 2nd largest in Kansas history
100 percent placement after graduation for KU Pharm.D. students
Established in 1885 as the 1st professional program at KU
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