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 graduates 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 while utilizing their pharmaceutical expertise, not just in medical settings—is a significant appeal unique to the Department of Pharmacy.

This department is characterized by an extremely high graduate school enrollment rate of 80% to 90% every year. Most graduates choose to proceed to 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 advance 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 many unique career support events, such as career 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. We also provide individual consultations on overall career paths, not just employment, as well as proofreading for entry sheets.

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