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Submission Number: 4189
Submission ID: 137
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Created: Thu, 09/12/2019 - 15:37
Completed: Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:12
Changed: Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:30

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

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Institution Name Keck Graduate Institute
College or School Name School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Short Name Keck Graduate Inst
Banner Image: PharmCAS App Header.png
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 535 Watson Dr.
Street 2
Street 3
City Claremont
State California
Zip 91711
Country United States
Program Location: California
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? December 1, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Choice of in- person or virtual interview
Expedited review
Consideration for PharmD Scholars Night
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Academic Term Type: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 25
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 35
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 40
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 18
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? No
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:
I would like to mark this section as done. 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
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 57
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of 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
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I w/ lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II w/ lab 4 6
Anatomy Anatomy w/ lab 4 6
Physiology Physiology w/ lab 4 6
Physics Physics 3 4
Math College Algebra or Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus 8 12
Humanities English Composition, English, Public Speaking, Speech, Communications, History, Literature, Philosophy, Fine Art, Ethics, Classics, Religion/Religious Studies 6 9
Science/Math Elective(s) Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology or Anatomy or Physiology II, Upper-level Biology, Immunology, Histology, Genetics/Genomics, Statistics 6 9
Social/Behavioral Science Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Economics, Psychobiology 6 9
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisites must be completed by orientation.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • 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
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Applicants must receive a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.

Science prerequisite courses must be no more than 10 years old.

Applicants receiving a Bachelor's degree only must complete General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology I, and College Algebra or Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus requirements. Applicants not receiving a Bachelor's degree must complete all listed requirements.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.kgi.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/doctor-of-pharmacy/pharmd-application-procedures-requirements/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: N/A
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required? Three (3)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): REQUIRED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? No Answer
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? No answer
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: 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.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? No
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Other clarifying information, if necessary: 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. Keck Graduate Institute has filed a petition update to Form I-17 “Petition For Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student” for the PharmD program with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Upon approval, KGI will be able to issue I-20s to students wishing to apply for an F-1 student visa.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Other interview format
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: 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.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: 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 $750 will be required on or before March 1. Applicants accepted after March 1 will be required to pay a single, non-refundable deposit of $1000. All retained deposits for matriculating students will go towards tuition costs.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-16
Additional details for accepted applicants: Orientation for the program will begin the week of August 12, 2024 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.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number 426
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