Employment and Career Paths of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Keio University / Welcia Yakkyoku / Nihon Chouzai / Sugi Pharmacy / Chugai Pharmaceutical / Daiichi Sankyo / Sato Pharmaceutical / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) / Otsuka Pharmaceutical / CMIC / Ono Pharmaceutical, etc.

*Top employers based on the total number of employees from all departments and programs.

The career paths of graduates extend into a surprisingly diverse range of fields, built upon a foundation of advanced pharmaceutical knowledge. In addition to working as pharmacists in hospitals, pharmacies, and government agencies, approximately 30% find employment in pharmaceutical-related companies such as drug manufacturers. Another major characteristic is that graduates also enter a wide variety of industries, including consulting, finance, IT, and trading companies. The breadth of options—allowing graduates to create value in all areas of society by leveraging their pharmaceutical expertise beyond the medical field—is a significant appeal unique to the Department of Pharmacy.

A key characteristic is the extremely high rate of advancement to graduate school, typically between 80% and 90%, with many graduates choosing to pursue Master's and Ph.D. programs to further refine their advanced expertise. After completing graduate school, they utilize their deep academic knowledge to work in research and development roles at domestic and international pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as in the chemical, food, and cosmetics industries. They also venture into a wide range of fields, including academia, public institutions, and business settings that lead the healthcare sector.

Based on the advanced research capabilities cultivated at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, graduates are involved in drug discovery research at pharmaceutical manufacturers and contribute to medical innovation and scientific development in a wide range of fields, including academia, chemical manufacturers, and consulting.

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences hold numerous unique career support events, including employment support guidance for all grades, selection process preparation courses, lectures by speakers invited from hospitals, pharmacies, companies, and government agencies, and networking events with alumni. In addition, we provide individual consultations on overall career paths, not limited to employment, as well as proofreading for entry sheets.