Along with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), KGI graduates will receive a Certificate in one of four areas important for the future of pharmacy:
Medication Therapy Outcomes (MTO)
Healthcare Management (HCM)
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Medical and Clinical Affairs (MCA)
Further information on can be found at: https://www.kgi.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/academic-programs/doctor-of-pharmacy/certificate-programs/.
The KGI PharmD four-year plan can be found at: http://www.kgi.edu/pharmacy/academics/four-year-plan.
KGI utilizes a flipped-classroom, active learning pedagogy. See an example class activity – Shark Tank at: https://youtu.be/7bJdflVYrBA
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Not Required
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 535 Watson Dr. Claremont, California 91711
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
62
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
41
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
88
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I w/ lab
4/6
General Chemistry II w/ lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry I w/ lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry II w/ lab
4/6
Biochemistry
3/4
General Biology I w/ lab
4/6
General Biology II w/ lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/4
Anatomy w/ lab
4/6
Physiology w/ lab
4/6
Physics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Economics
3/4
Psychology or Sociology
3/4
Public Speaking/ Speech/ Interpersonal Communications
3/4
English
3/4
English Composition
3/4
Total
62/88
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
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.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Professor of Science, Pharmacist
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Varies
A composite Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Interview Dates:
Details:
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.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
With innovative programs and courses, you can personalize your degree to achieve your specific career goals. Students pursue a variety of special interests, including missions, research, and community pharmacy, with clinical sites in 12 states and 12 countries.
We believe relationships matter. With student-led events and 12 pharmacy-specific student organizations, there are opportunities for you to get to know your classmates, faculty, staff, and administration. With a history that spans more than 90 years, we have over 5000 alumni in 46 states, who believe in supporting our students.
As part of Samford’s College of Health Sciences, students experience remarkable interprofessional opportunities that allow them to practice alongside students and professionals from a variety of health professions. Our state-of-the-art College of Health Sciences facilities providing a unique learning environment that is designed to foster interprofessional collaboration. Learn more at https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Not Requires PCAT composite score
Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
28
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Calculus I
4
Elementary Statistics
3
Physical Education Activity or Lifetime Health and Wellness/Fitness
2
Psychology or Sociology
3
Additional Liberal Arts
9
Human Anatomy & Physiology
8
Microbiology
4
General Chemistry
8
Organic Chemistry
8
Public Speaking
3
English Composition
6
Literature
3
World History/Western Civilization (3) OR US/American History (6)
3
Total
64
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
One (1) academic letter of recommendation is required and must be completed by a college level Math or Science professor who has taught you in class. If your college pre-health committee prepares a composite/collective reference, you must submit that reference along with the PharmCAS printable academic form to PharmCAS. One (1) non-academic letter of recommendation is also required. It is preferred that this letter be completed by a pharmacist who has supervised you in a work setting. If you do not have pharmacy experience, then the non-academic letter of recommendation may be completed by anyone who has recently supervised you in a work setting. For more information go to http://samford.edu/pharmacy.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science and Math
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Pharmacist or Employer
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Co-Worker, Health Care Professional, Supervisor or Friend
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Faculty Advisor, Family, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Teaching Assistant or Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Details:
If your college pre-health committee prepares a composite/collective reference, you must submit that reference along with the PharmCAS printable academic form to PharmCAS.
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Yes
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
