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2014-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pharmaceutical Sciences, BS


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The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences begins with a foundation of coursework in mathematics and the basic sciences (chemistry, biology, physics). This interdisciplinary program then progresses to advanced coursework in the pharmaceutical sciences, including aspects of drug design and synthesis, mechanisms of drug action, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The curriculum also includes elective credits for individual preparation and educational focus.

The BSPS program offers practical experience through internship programs in industry, government agencies, and on-campus research laboratories. Students are encouraged to spend at least one summer in an internship.

The faculty also encourages undergraduate students to engage in mentored laboratory research. Numerous undergraduate research opportunities are available in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology and in the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, during the regular school year and during the summer months as interns. Career path opportunities with a degree in pharmaceutical sciences include entry-level technical positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry; graduate education in pharmaceutical, medical, and basic sciences; and post-baccalaureate professional education in medicine, law, and business. You should recognize that this is not a professional degree program. Completion of the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree requirements does not qualify the student for state board examination to become a registered pharmacist.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Website

Summary of Program Requirements

The Summary of Program Requirements for Pharmaceutical Sciences  is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.

Detailed Program Requirements

Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.

Program Requirements


16 Credits


15 Credits


Note


IMPORTANT: Students must have no grades lower than C- in core science courses to enroll in any PHRM or MCMP course listed in Semester 3 or higher.

14 Credits


16 Credits


Summer Semester


Research or Industrial Internship (recommended)

Fall 3rd Year


Fifth Semester

14 Credits


Spring 3rd Year


Sixth Semester

16 Credits


Summer Semester


Research or Industrial Internship (recommended)

Fall 4th Year


Seventh Semester

15 Credits


Spring 4th Year


Eighth Semester

15 Credits


Note


* Fulfills University Undergraduate Core Curriculum Requirement.

** Pending BSPS Curriculum Approval.

- Free Electives can be any course at the University, as long as it is 100-level or higher.

- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to enroll

See your advisor for recommendations based on your specific academic/career goals.

Foreign Language Courses


Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program.  For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor:

American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Critical Course


The ♦ course is considered critical. A Critical Course is one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.

Expired Course


Any course without a link to its description is one that has been expired.  However, this course could fulfill the degree requirement historically.

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