Kobe Pharmaceutical University

Kobe Pharmaceutical University (Japanese: 神戸薬科大学, Kōbe yakka daigaku) is a private university in Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1928, and it was chartered as a university in 1949. The university has a graduate school.

History[edit | edit source]

Kobe Pharmaceutical University was established in 1928 as Kobe Women's Pharmaceutical School. It was chartered as a university in 1949, making it one of the oldest pharmaceutical universities in Japan. The university has since expanded to include a graduate school and several research institutes.

Academics[edit | edit source]

The university offers a six-year program leading to a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. The curriculum includes courses in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, medicine, and health sciences. The university also offers a four-year graduate program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Research[edit | edit source]

Kobe Pharmaceutical University is known for its research in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The university's research institutes focus on areas such as drug discovery, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacy practice.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The university's campus is located in Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The campus includes lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and student housing.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

Several notable individuals have graduated from Kobe Pharmaceutical University, including researchers, academics, and professionals in the field of pharmacy.