Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Learn how disease affects human biology and how to design, develop and formulate drugs that prevent or treat diseases. Pharmaceutical sciences are the foundation of new drug design, development and delivery. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program learn to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge while also learning about governmental regulations of the drug development process, chemical-biological interactions of current drugs, the discovery of new drugs, and the techniques and tools in use by the pharmaceutical sciences industry. From discovering new therapies to testing and manufacturing new medications, this degree acts as a powerful springboard to careers in pharmacy, medicine, biotechnology, drug development and regulatory affairs.LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand chemical-biological interactions as related to current drugs and the discovery and development of new drugs.Students will be able to understand the governmental regulation of the drug development process, including the demanding requirement for stringently controlled research.Students will be able to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge, through hypothesis formulation, data collectionanalysis, and rational interpretation.Students will be able to understand the techniques, and modern tools in use by the pharmaceutical science industry.Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentation.

Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript. Strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.