Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The School of Pharmacy Since its founding in 1885, the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy has been a leader in pharmacy education. Since 1996, the school has offered only the Doctor of Pharmacy degree as the entry-level practice degree. The curriculum gives the student the knowledge, skills, and ability required of the pharmacy practitioner; it is comprehensive and produces a highly competent general practitioner.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy | Department: Pharmacy› | Duration: 207 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Requirements Pre-pharmacy Requirements The Doctor of Pharmacy degree requires completion of all of the required pre-pharmacy and professional courses and a total of 207 credit hours with an overall and professional grade-point average of at least 2.5. The pre-pharmacy requirements of 67 credit hours include a year each of English, general chemistry, and organic chemistry.

Career pathways

Students are expected to meet with their advisors at least once each semester and are encouraged to meet more often to discuss academic issues and career and professional development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate Admission to KU Prospective students must be eligible for admission to the University of Kansas as an undergraduate student. See the Office of Admissions, KU Visitor Center, 1502 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66044-7576, 785-864-3911, [email protected] for information regarding requirements. Prospective pharmacy students should declare prepharmacy as the major field of study. Visit the Office of International Support Services for information about international admissions. Undergraduate Admission to the School of Pharmacy Students should apply via PharmCAS to the School of Pharmacy during the application period (late July through February 1).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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