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Submission Number: 4189
Submission ID: 137
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Created: Thu, 09/12/2019 - 15:37
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Contact Information

535 Watson Dr.
Claremont
California
91711
United States
California
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2023
December 1, 2022
- Expedited application review
- Priority consideration for scholarships
- Choice of interview format (in-person/virtual) for qualified applicants
- Consideration for KGI's PharmD Scholars Night
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

49
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
No
Yes

Program Description

CURRICULUM -

KGI's integrated PharmD curriculum consists of coursework in four broad areas: Basis Sciences, Clinical Skills, Professional Development, and Experiential Education.

The goal of the curriculum is to prepare students to acquire knowledge and develop skills and attitudes to be competent and confident, practice-ready pharmacists. Graduates will be prepared to lead the profession into the future by receiving an increased emphasis on inter-professional collaborative teams, informatics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacovigilance, diagnostics, biomarkers, entrepreneurship and clinical/regulatory affairs.

KGI's active learning, integrated curriculum philosophy allows for students to apply material as they learn it to clinical scenarios. An example classroom activity, Shark Tank style competition, can be found here: https://youtu.be/7bJdflVYrBA

Along with a Doctor of Pharmacy, KGI graduates will receive a Certificate in one of four areas important for the future of pharmacy:
* Medication Therapy Outcomes
* Healthcare Management
* Pharmacy Informatics
* Medical and Clinical Affairs

KGI PharmD students will receive an enhanced exposure to the growing career opportunities within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, including an Introduction to Industry course during Year 1 and the Certificate option in Medical and Clinical Affairs.

THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES -

The Claremont Colleges (https://www.claremont.edu) are a consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate institutions. KGI students are able to share a wide range of facilities and services with students from any of the other campuses, including: the joint library system, health and counseling centers, Office of Black Students Affairs, the Chicano/Latino Student Affairs Center, Student Disability Resource Center, and Queer Resource Center.

LEARN MORE -

Website: www.kgi.edu/pharmd
Email admissions: sphs.admissions@kgi.edu
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

N/A
N/A
62
41
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry General Chemistry I w/ lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry II w/ lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I w/ lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II w/ lab 4 6
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I w/ lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II w/ lab 4 6
Microbiology Microbiology 3 4
Anatomy Anatomy w/ lab 4 6
Physiology Physiology w/ lab 4 6
Physics Physics 3 4
Math Calculus 3 4
Statistics Statistics 3 4
Economics Economics 3 4
Social/Behavioral Science Psychology or Sociology 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Public Speaking/ Speech/ Interpersonal Communications 3 4
English Composition / Writing English 3 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition 3 4
Applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework prior to Orientation in August.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Applicants must receive a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.

Science prerequisite courses must be no more than 10 years old.
https://www.kgi.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/doctor-of-pharmacy/pharmd-application-procedures-requirements/
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Three (3)
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): REQUIRED
No Answer
No answer
Letters of Reference: One required from a professor or instructor with whom the applicant has taken an academic course. The remaining two letters are up to the applicant, but one letter relating to pharmacy work (e.g. from a pharmacist, pharmacy supervisor, etc.) is preferred.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S.
No
No
Yes

Interviews

Other interview format
Yes
Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted with the interview dates. Past candidates have found that the combination of activities throughout the interview day help them get to know the school and its cutting-edge, personalized environment. Group activities reflect the active learning approach of the school and one-on-one interviews allow candidates to experience the level of engagement of KGI's entrepreneurial setting.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Applicants accepted prior to March 1 will be required to pay an initial, non-refundable deposit of $250, due within ten business days of the admission email date. A second, non-refundable deposit of $250 will be required on or before March 1. Applicants accepted after March 1 will be required to pay a single, non-refundable deposit of $500. All retained deposits for matriculating students will go towards tuition costs.
2023-08-28
Orientation for the program will begin the week of August 14, 2023 with attendance being mandatory. Following Orientation, students will participate in Academic Prologue leading up to the first day of classes. In addition, admitted students may be required to complete assessments in late spring/early summer as a tool to enhance pre-matriculation preparation.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes