Doctor of Pharmacy
PharmD

Leveraging close biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry ties with strengths in computational sciences and entrepreneurship the Doctor of Pharmacy program is unlike any other. Required and optional industry experience provides students with a breadth of hands-on training designed to enhance their skills and knowledge, while increasing their competitiveness in the job market. The PharmD program prepares doctors of pharmacy to fulfill a wide range of integral healthcare roles, whether at the corner pharmacy or in the corporate sector.

PharmD Curriculum

The PharmD curriculum ensures a clear and defined focus on the diverse set of skills needed for the evolving range of opportunities in pharmacy. Students take courses that provide them with foundational content, exposure to emerging topics, as well as elective courses and rotations within the certificate program. Generally, the overall curriculum is arranged into four categories: basic sciences, clinical skills, professional development, and experiential education.

The KGI Difference

For KGI PharmD graduates, career opportunities extend beyond retail pharmacy. While the majority of the Class of 2019 entered the pharmacy profession, another substantial group—18 percent—entered fellowships or jobs within the pharmaceutical industry.

KGI’s PharmD program introduces students to industry with a wide range of networking and coursework opportunities, including:

• Introduction to Industry course required for all first-year students
• Certificate in Medical and Clinical Affairs option
• Industry speakers visiting campus in-person or virtually each year
• Student organizations, including the Industry Pharmacists Organization
• KGI Fellowship Program