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Contact Information

535 Watson Dr.
Claremont
California
91711
United States
California
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2027
January 4, 2027
Yes

Program Information

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

Last Entering Class

41
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
Yes
In addition to the PharmD, students may pursue a concurrent master's degree:
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS): Advanced training in drug discovery, design, and delivery, preparing graduates for careers in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors.
MS in Population Health Sciences (MSPHS): Focuses on pharmaceutical care, population health, and healthcare system transformation to improve health outcomes at the patient and community levels.
Yes

Program Description

At Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), we prepare future pharmacists for the full spectrum of career opportunities in pharmacy. While our graduates are fully prepared for traditional careers in community pharmacy, hospital and health-system practice, ambulatory care, and residency training, they also gain unparalleled exposure to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries—opening doors to career paths that are rarely emphasized in traditional PharmD programs.

Students personalize their education by selecting one of three career-focused PharmD certificates at the end of their second professional year:
o Medication Therapy Outcomes – prepares students for careers in community, ambulatory, hospital, and health-system pharmacy.
o Pharmacy Informatics and Healthcare Management – prepares students for careers in pharmacy informatics, digital health, healthcare management, and healthcare technology.
o Medical and Clinical Affairs – prepares students for careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, including medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and related fields.
These certificates allow students to tailor their education to their professional interests while developing specialized knowledge that distinguishes them in the job market.

Our small class sizes create a highly personalized educational experience where students work closely with faculty mentors, receive individualized advising, participate in research and leadership opportunities, and develop the professional skills needed to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape. Our integrated curriculum builds the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes necessary to become confident, practice-ready pharmacists through active, team-based learning and real-world patient care experiences.

LEARN MORE -
Website: www.kgi.edu/pharmd
Email admissions: admissions@kgi.edu
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

N/A
N/A
43
37
The total number of college Semester Hours (including basic math and science college Semester Hours) that must be completed prior to matriculation for those with a bachelor's degree is 31 Semester Hours.

The total number of college Semester Hours (including basic math and science college Semester Hours) that must be completed prior to matriculation for those without a bachelor's degree is 43 Semester Hours.
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
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I 3 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II 3 4
Physics Anatomy or Physiology 3 4
Statistics Physics or Economics or Statistics 3 4
Math College Algebra or Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus 3 4
Science/Math Elective(s) Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology or Anatomy or Physiology II, Upper-level Biology, Immunology, Histology, Genetics/Genomics, Statistics, Economics 6 9
Humanities English Composition, English, Public Speaking, Speech, Communications, History, Literature, Philosophy, Fine Art, Ethics, Classics, Religion/Religious Studies, Ethnic Studies 3 4
Social/Behavioral Science Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Psychobiology 3 4
All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester after matriculation..
  • 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.

Applicants receiving a Bachelor's degree only must complete General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Statistics (Physics or Economics or Statistics), and Physiology (Anatomy or Physiology), and College Algebra (or Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus) requirements. Applicants not receiving a Bachelor's degree must complete all listed requirements.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
One (1)
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Accepted
Varies
Accepted
Varies
Letters of Reference: One required, may be from a professor or instructor with whom the applicant has taken an academic course or a work supervisor. Contact information for 1 professional reference may be submitted in lieu of a Letter of Recommendation.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Keck Graduate Institute has received 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.
No
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
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.
2027-08-23
Orientation for the program will begin the week of August 23, 2027 with attendance being mandatory. Following Orientation, students will participate in Academic Prologue leading up to the first day of classes.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes