Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) and Glendale Community College (GCC) have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to pharmacy education through KGI's CC to PharmD pathway. The agreement creates a clear and supportive route for GCC students to transition into KGI’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program beginning this fall, helping students save money and time on their way to their career as a pharmacist.
Through this pathway, GCC students gain access to a range of admissions and financial benefits. Eligible students who meet KGI’s requirements and achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 will receive a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) to the PharmD program. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may also qualify for a TAG scholarship of up to $20,000. Additional benefits include an application fee waiver, expedited application review, and access to select KGI summer programs.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to creating accessible, high-impact pathways for students who know they want to be pharmacists to begin their journey sooner,” said Derick Han, Keck Professor of Biopharmaceutical Sciences and interim dean of KGI’s School of Pharmacy. “By working closely with Glendale Community College, we are expanding opportunities for students while strengthening the pipeline of future pharmacists prepared to lead in an evolving healthcare landscape.”
“We are excited to open this pathway for students to achieve meaningful careers in pharmacy and healthcare. For students who already see themselves serving patients and communities as pharmacists, this partnership with KGI makes that goal more accessible and attainable,” said Jeremy Talaoc, GCC Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. “By beginning at GCC, students can complete key prerequisite coursework while receiving the guidance and support they need to take the next step into KGI’s PharmD program.”
This partnership builds on KGI’s growing network of community college collaborations across Southern California, which aim to reduce barriers and create more direct pathways into pharmacy careers. Through its CC to PharmD pathway, KGI enables students to complete prerequisite coursework at a community college and transition directly into its PharmD program, helping make the profession more accessible. Students can learn more about the pathway and available opportunities by visiting KGI’s CC to PharmD webpage.