Careers and Post-Graduation Paths of Faculty of Pharmacy

Our graduates leverage their deep expertise in pharmaceutical sciences to pursue careers in a widening range of fields. They contribute to society not only in traditional areas like clinical practice and drug discovery but also in diverse sectors such as public administration, consulting, finance, and trading companies.

Employment and Further Education Data

Breakdown of Post-Graduation Paths

Department of Pharmacy (6-Year Program)

Employed: 81.9%

Continuing education: 11.6%

Other: 6.5%

Employment Breakdown by Industry

Hospitals: 8.7%

Pharmacies and drugstores: 16.7%

Pharmaceutical-related companies (e.g., pharmaceutical manufacturers): 33.3%

Chemical, food, and cosmetics manufacturers: 4.3%

Public administration: 5.1%

Other

(Data for the 2024 academic year; *as compiled by the administrative office)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (4-Year Program)

Employed: 10.7%

Continuing education: 87.5%

Other: 1.8%

(Data for the 2024 academic year; *as compiled by the administrative office)

List and Details of Career Paths (Past 3 Years)

Career Support

Faculty of Pharmacy hosts numerous unique career support events, including career guidance sessions for all grade levels, workshops on preparing for the selection process, lectures by guest speakers from hospitals, pharmacies, companies, and government agencies, and networking events with alumni. Additionally, we offer individual consultations on all post-graduation paths, not just employment, and provide feedback on application materials.

Main Career Support Events of Faculty of Pharmacy

Career Guidance Sessions
Mock Interview Practice Session
Meet-and-Greet with Alumni (In cooperation with Keio University University Faculty of Pharmacy KP Association)
Meet-and-Greet with Doctoral Programs Students