Pharmaceutical Sciences, BS

About the Program

The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) 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 pharmacy, 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

Pharmaceutical Sciences Major Change (CODO) Requirements   

Degree Requirements

120 Credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Courses (45-48 credits)

• MCMP 20400 - Organic Chemistry I ^
• MCMP 20500 - Organic Chemistry II ^
• MCMP 20800 - Biochemistry For Pharmaceutical Sciences ^
• MCMP 42200 - Immunology ^
• MCMP 54400 - Drug Classes And Mechanisms
• PHRM 20100 - Bachelor Of Science In The Pharmaceutical Sciences Orientation II
• PHRM 42400 - Principles Of Pathophysiology And Drug Action
• PHRM 42800 - Dosage Forms I
• PHRM 42900 - Dosage Forms II
• PHRM 46000 - Drug Discovery And Development I
• PHRM 46100 - Drug Discovery And Development II
• PHRM 48500 - Intercultural And Global Health Issues
• PHRM 83600 - Biochemistry For Pharmaceutical Sciences II
• Pharmacy Special Interest Selective  - Credit Hours: 6.00
• Pharmacy Leadership Selective  - Credit Hours: 3.00
• Pharmacy Experiential Selective  - Credit Hours: 0.00-3.00

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (60-61 credits)

• AGEC 21700 - Economics ♦^ (satisfies Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science for core)
• BIOL 11000 - Fundamentals Of Biology I ♦^ (satisfies Science #1 for core)
• BIOL 11100 - Fundamentals Of Biology II ♦^
• BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy And Physiology ♦^
• BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy And Physiology ♦^
• BIOL 22100 - Introduction To Microbiology ♦^
• CHM 12901 - General Chemistry With A Biological Focus ♦^ (satisfies Science #2 for core)​
• CHM 37200 - Physical Chemistry ♦
• MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I ^ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core)

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• MA 16020 - Applied Calculus II ^ or
• Pre-Pharm.D. Educational Goal Selective  (for students pursuing admission to a Pharm.D. program; must be taken at PWL)

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• PHYS 22000 - General Physics ♦^ (satisfies Science for core)​
• STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods ♦^ (satisfies Information Literacy for core)​

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• Professional Writing Selective - Choose one.

• ENGL 41900 - Multimedia Writing
• ENGL 42000 - Business Writing
• ENGL 42100 - Technical Writing
• ENGL 42201 - Writing For The Health And Human Sciences
• ENGL 43400 - Science And Medical Writing

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• Human Cultures: Humanities Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 (satisfies Human Cultures: Humanities for core)
• Oral Communication Selective^ - Credit Hours: 3.00 (satisfies Oral Communication for core)​
• Science, Technology & Society Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 (satisfies Science, Technology & Society for core)
• Written Communication Selective^ - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00 (satisfies Written Communication for core)

Electives (11-15 credits)

• The following courses are optional, but STRONGLY recommended as electives for the following students:

• Pharmaceutical Sciences Students & Pre-Doctor of Pharmacy:

• PHRM 10000 - Pharmacy Orientation I

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• Pre-Doctor of Pharmacy Students:

• PHRM 20000 - Introduction To Pharmacy And Admissions Process

Supplemental Lists

Pharmacy Supplemental Information   - Includes Selective Lists: Special Interest, Leadership, and Pre-Pharm.D. Education Goal

Course Requirements and Notes

• (^) Meets Pre-Doctor of Pharmacy Requirements

College of Pharmacy Pass/No Pass Policy

No courses within the Departmental or Other Departmental areas can be taken with the Pass/No Pass grade mode. Only electives can be taken P/NP.

University Requirements

Additional Information

• See pharmacy advisor to develop a personalized plan of study

Sample 4-Year Plan

Pre-Requisite Information

For pre-requisite information, click here.

Critical Course

The ♦ course is considered critical.

In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.  Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful.  These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program”. 

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