Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)
Educational Objectives
The Department of Pharmacy aims to cultivate leading human resources who possess a foundation in science, are aware of their role as medical professionals, demonstrate high clinical capabilities, and can contribute to society as pharmacists. In addition, the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy is awarded to students who satisfy the prescribed requirements set forth in the curriculum.
Qualities and Ability Goals
Qualities and Ability Goal (1)
The ability to acquire language skills and a broad education suited to a global society, and to act based on ethics as a medical professional.
Qualities and Ability Goal (2)
The ability to communicate smoothly after understanding the situations and backgrounds of others.
Qualities and Ability Goal (3)
The ability to master the science that forms the foundation for the proper use of pharmaceuticals and to utilize it in the fields of medical care, health, welfare, and public health.
Qualities and Ability Goal (4)
The ability to independently practice safe, high-quality, and personalized drug therapy and the maintenance and promotion of health for local residents as a member of a team.
Qualities and Ability Goal (5)
The ability to identify issues in the field of pharmacy, propose rational solutions based on a scientific perspective, and appropriately evaluate outcomes.
Qualities and Ability Goal (6)
The ability to independently collect and analyze information regarding the latest medical care, scientific technology, and systems, and the drive to continue self-improvement throughout one's life.
Curriculum Organization and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)
Organization of the Curriculum
In order to cultivate the qualities and abilities listed in the "Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)," the Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy) systematically organizes a curriculum consisting of liberal arts subjects, ethics and communication subjects, information science subjects, basic pharmacy subjects, clinical pharmacy subjects, social pharmacy subjects, health pharmacy subjects, clinical pharmacy practice subjects, and graduation research.
Implementation of the Curriculum
Based on this curriculum organization, education is implemented by combining teaching methods such as lectures, exercises, active learning, and laboratory experiments/practicals, as well as practical training at pharmacies and hospitals, research activities, and the Inter-Professional Education Program.
Methods for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The evaluation of learning outcomes for the qualities and ability goals to be acquired through the Department of Pharmacy's curriculum is conducted based on the university-wide assessment plan concept and the mission of the Department of Pharmacy to foster qualities as a medical professional. Evaluations are carried out using quantitative/qualitative and direct/indirect evaluation indicators, including exams, reports, and performance evaluations, based on the grading criteria clearly stated in the syllabus and Academic Advisory Board guidelines for each subject.
Relationship Between Qualities/Ability Goals and Educational Content
As shown in the curriculum tree and curriculum map, the Department of Pharmacy curriculum effectively places subjects toward the achievement of the qualities and ability goals listed in the "Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)." The relationship between individual qualities/ability goals and educational content is as follows.
Qualities and Ability Goal (1)
The ability to acquire language skills and a broad education suited to a global society, and to act based on ethics as a medical professional.
Foreign language subjects are effectively placed to cultivate language skills and internationality for active global participation.
Through liberal arts subjects and ethics/communication subjects, a broad education, high ethical standards, compassion for patients, and cooperativeness and responsibility in team medical care are fostered.
The ability to act with cooperativeness and responsibility is cultivated through practical training and graduation research.
Qualities and Ability Goal (2)
The ability to communicate smoothly after understanding the situations and backgrounds of others.
Basic education regarding communication is provided in ethics/communication subjects and clinical pharmacy practice subjects.
While cultivating the quality to utilize communication skills in practical training and graduation research, the ability to convey one's own opinions clearly after grasping the other party's situation is fostered.
In clinical pharmacy practice subjects in particular, education is provided on the practice of communication based on the individual backgrounds of patients.
Qualities and Ability Goal (3)
The ability to master the science that forms the foundation for the proper use of pharmaceuticals and to utilize it in the fields of medical care, health, welfare, and public health.
Basic pharmacy subjects provide education to acquire basic knowledge and skills for understanding pharmaceuticals, chemical substances, and life phenomena.
Department of Clinical Pharmacy subjects provide education to acquire knowledge and skills for promoting proper drug therapy.
Social pharmacy subjects provide education to acquire knowledge and skills for responding to regional health and medical care.
Health pharmacy subjects provide education to acquire knowledge and skills for health promotion and the improvement of public health.
Building on these, education to utilize practical abilities is provided in clinical pharmacy practice subjects.
Qualities and Ability Goal (4)
The ability to independently practice safe, high-quality, and personalized drug therapy and the maintenance and promotion of health for local residents as a member of a team.
Clinical pharmacy practice subjects are established to apply the abilities cultivated in Department of Clinical Pharmacy, social pharmacy, and health pharmacy subjects, and practical education is provided through practical training at pharmacies and hospitals.
Qualities and Ability Goal (5)
The ability to identify issues in the field of pharmacy, propose rational solutions based on a scientific perspective, and appropriately evaluate outcomes.
The ability to provide insight with an inquiring mind is cultivated in practical course subjects.
In information science subjects, the ability to appropriately grasp the essence of data is cultivated through an understanding of various analytical methods.
In clinical pharmacy practice subjects, an attitude of thinking deeply while focusing on various problems in the medical field is cultivated.
In practical training at pharmacies and hospitals, the ability to appropriately evaluate the impact on disease and health is fostered through the practice of evidence-based medicine for individual patients.
In graduation research, the ability to discover problems in the field of pharmacy and consider processes toward solutions is cultivated, while also fostering the ability to logically discuss research results with others and convey their significance clearly.
Qualities and Ability Goal (6)
The ability to independently collect and analyze information regarding the latest medical care, scientific technology, and systems, and the drive to continue self-improvement throughout one's life.
The ability to accurately collect, analyze, and utilize reliable information is fostered in ethics/communication subjects, information science subjects, social pharmacy subjects, and graduation research. Furthermore, the importance of understanding the characteristics of the latest information and continuous information gathering is taught to foster a motivation for active learning.
Admission Policy
Desired Student Profile
Individuals who possess the solid basic academic skills necessary for learning in the Department of Pharmacy and have the motivation to actively acquire knowledge and skills.
Individuals who have an interest in natural science and possess the logical thinking, judgment, and expressive power to explore issues related to human health and pharmaceuticals.
Individuals who respect others with a fair attitude and can collaborate with initiative.
Individuals who have a global perspective and a strong desire to contribute to the development of the medical, health, and welfare fields as scientists.
Individuals who have a strong will to obtain a pharmacist qualification.
Basic Policy for Selection
In order to accept a wide range of such entrants, selection is conducted through (1) General Entrance Examination, (2) School Recommendation Entrance Examination, and (3) selection from within Keio (Juku).
(1) General Entrance Examination
In the General Entrance Examination, we select students who possess the academic skills necessary for the six-year professional education in the Department of Pharmacy and who aspire to contribute to the medical, health, and welfare fields with a global perspective as pharmacists.
In the selection process, basic academic skills and scientific thinking/expressive power necessary for professional education are evaluated through examinations in science, mathematics, and foreign languages. In the science examination subject (Chemistry), aptitude in biology and physics is also tested using chemistry as a theme. The foreign language examination further measures the language skills required for global activities.
(2) School Recommendation Entrance Examination
In the School Recommendation Entrance Examination, we select students who possess particularly excellent academic skills and character, and who strongly aspire to contribute to the medical, health, and welfare fields by obtaining a pharmacist qualification through learning in the Department of Pharmacy, based on recommendations from high school principals, the recommendation application form, and an essay.
(3) Internal Promotion (Within Keio)
Based on recommendations from high school principals, we accept students who have acquired excellent knowledge, abilities, and character through Keio University's integrated education and who strongly aspire to play a leading role in the medical, health, and welfare fields through advanced learning to become a pharmacist.