Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University School of Pharmacy. It is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This program also serves as a pathway to graduate study in pharmaceutical sciences and regulatory affairs or professional programs in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, and other fields. It provides a solid science foundation and broad liberal arts education while preparing students for careers in the areas of research/laboratory work, quality control, and administration in pharmaceutics, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. The first two years of study are primarily based in Temple University's Main campus, with the remaining curriculum taught in the School of Pharmacy on the Health Sciences Campus.
This major is open to incoming first-year students. Current Temple students can declare this major if they have been admitted to Temple University and have completed, or are in the process of completing, the undergraduate major requirements.
The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a 4-year, non-licensure, undergraduate bachelor's degree program, and does not qualify the student for state board examination to become a registered pharmacist.
Concentrations
Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences may select one of the following optional concentrations:
- Manufacturing and Manufacturing Compliance
- Marketing and Sales
- Research
- Pre-Pharmacy (PharmD)
The Concentration in Manufacturing and Manufacturing Compliance focuses on the production, quality control and regulatory adherence of pharmaceutical products. It covers Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), process validation, quality assurance and regulatory requirements to ensure drug safety and efficacy. Students gain expertise in optimizing production processes while meeting strict industry standards and regulations.
The Concentration in Marketing and Sales focuses on strategies for promoting and distributing pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Students learn about market analysis, branding, sales techniques and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical advertising. This concentration prepares graduates for careers in pharmaceutical marketing, sales and product management.
The Concentration in Research provides a foundation in drug discovery, development and evaluation through scientific investigation. Students study pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and laboratory techniques to innovate and improve pharmaceutical products. This concentration prepares graduates for careers in biomedical research, drug formulation and pharmaceutical development.
The Pre-Pharmacy Concentration is a pathway for high school graduates pursuing the profession of pharmacy to complete the PharmD prerequisites and, at the end of their second year, enter the PharmD program in the School of Pharmacy at Temple, as part of the Early Assurance Program. Students interested in this path complete undergraduate coursework requirements in two years and receive conditional acceptance based on the completion of these requirements. If admitted, students move to the PharmD program after two years of undergraduate coursework in the School of Pharmacy. Students in the Pre-Pharmacy Concentration do not earn a bachelor's degree and instead work toward the PharmD. Learn more about PharmD and the School of Pharmacy at Temple.
Campus Locations: Main, Health Sciences
Program Code: PH-PS-BS
Contact Information
Craig B. Whitman, PharmD
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-707-6821
craig.whitman@temple.edu
Christina Rose, PharmD
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Clinical Professor in Pharmacy Practice
Temple University School of Pharmacy
215-707-8057
christina.rose@temple.edu
Tomas Varela Jr.
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Students
Temple University School of Pharmacy
215-707-5098
tomas.varela@temple.edu
Neal Conley, Director, Academic Advising
Mitten Hall, Suite 110
215-204-2500
dus@temple.edu
https://undergraduate.temple.edu/arc
Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising
Mitten Hall, Suite 110
215-204-2513
healthadvising@temple.edu
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2026-2027. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2026 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (121-125 total s.h.)
- Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
- All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive (WI) courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours SCTC 2396 Writing for Science and Technology (WI) 3 PP 3896 Introduction to Medical Writing (WI) 3 - Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
- See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
- Students will satisfy the Quantitative Literacy (GQ) and Science and Technology (GS) requirements with required Math (Calculus) and Science (Biology and Chemistry) coursework.
- Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
- School Requirements
Math and Science Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors I and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors II and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Biology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Organismal Biology | ||
or BIOL 1911 | Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | ||
or BIOL 1912 | Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | |
| Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
or BIOL 2912 | Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
or MATH 1941 | Honors Calculus I | |
| Physics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
or PHYS 1961 | Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | |
| General Physics I | ||
or PHYS 2921 | Honors General Physics I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Science and Technology | ||
| SCTC 2396 | Writing for Science and Technology (WI) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 41-43 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
Pharmacy Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PP 1001 | Pharmacy First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| or PP 2001 | Pharmacy Transfer Seminar | |
| PS 3002 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| PS 3011 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences I | 1 |
| PS 3012 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences II | 1 |
| PS 3145 | Immunology/Biotechnology | 3 |
| PS 3151 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 |
| PS 3161 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PS 3162 | Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PS 3164 | Pharmacology I | 4 |
| PS 3318 | Clinical Drug Development | 3 |
| PP 3896 | Introduction to Medical Writing (WI) | 3 |
| PP 4254 | Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation | 2 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Electives | ||
| Select from the following list. Students choosing one of the optional concentrations will satisfy these 24-25 credits according to the course options listed separately below for each concentration: | 24-25 | |
| Economics of Pharmacy Practice | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry II | ||
| Current Good Manufacturing Practices | ||
| Toxicology and Good Laboratory Practices in Drug Development | ||
| Introduction to FDA Regulations | ||
| Global Labeling Regulations: Principles and Practices for the Pharmaceutical Industry | ||
| Requirements for Product Labeling and Advertising | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing | ||
| Regulation of Advertising and Promotion for Human Pharmaceutical Products | ||
| Preformulation: Small Molecules | ||
| Solid Dosage Forms: Small Molecules | ||
| Applied Biopharmaceutics | ||
| Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development | ||
PS 4129 | ||
PS 4201 | ||
PS 4202 | ||
| Concepts in Pharmacogenomics | ||
| Pharmacokinetics | ||
PS 4391 | ||
| Process Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 55-56 | |
Requirements for Optional Concentrations in Manufacturing and Manufacturing Compliance, Marketing and Sales, and Research
Select one of the following optional concentrations (24-25 credits):
Manufacturing and Manufacturing Compliance Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS 3477 | Current Good Manufacturing Practices | 3 |
| PS 3529 | Introduction to FDA Regulations | 3 |
| PS 4004 | Solid Dosage Forms: Small Molecules | 3 |
| PS 4629 | Process Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 12-13 | |
| Economics of Pharmacy Practice | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry II | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing | ||
| Toxicology and Good Laboratory Practices in Drug Development | ||
| Global Labeling Regulations: Principles and Practices for the Pharmaceutical Industry | ||
| Requirements for Product Labeling and Advertising | ||
| Regulation of Advertising and Promotion for Human Pharmaceutical Products | ||
| Preformulation: Small Molecules | ||
| Applied Biopharmaceutics | ||
| Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development | ||
PS 4129 | ||
PS 4201 | ||
PS 4202 | ||
| Concepts in Pharmacogenomics | ||
| Pharmacokinetics | ||
PS 4391 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 24-25 | |
Marketing and Sales Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS 3472 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3 |
| PS 3529 | Introduction to FDA Regulations | 3 |
| PS 3532 | Global Labeling Regulations: Principles and Practices for the Pharmaceutical Industry | 3 |
| PS 3533 | Requirements for Product Labeling and Advertising | 3 |
| PS 3611 | Regulation of Advertising and Promotion for Human Pharmaceutical Products | 3 |
| PP 4352 | Economics of Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 6-7 | |
| Toxicology and Good Laboratory Practices in Drug Development | ||
| Current Good Manufacturing Practices | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry II | ||
| Preformulation: Small Molecules | ||
| Solid Dosage Forms: Small Molecules | ||
| Applied Biopharmaceutics | ||
| Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development | ||
PS 4129 | ||
PS 4201 | ||
PS 4202 | ||
| Concepts in Pharmacogenomics | ||
| Pharmacokinetics | ||
PS 4391 | ||
| Process Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 24-25 | |
Research Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS 3152 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 4 |
| PS 4128 | Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development | 3 |
| PS 4129 | 2 | |
| PS 4201 | 1 | |
| PS 4202 | 1 | |
| PS 4391 | 2 | |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 12 | |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing | ||
| Toxicology and Good Laboratory Practices in Drug Development | ||
| Current Good Manufacturing Practices | ||
| Introduction to FDA Regulations | ||
| Requirements for Product Labeling and Advertising | ||
| Regulation of Advertising and Promotion for Human Pharmaceutical Products | ||
| Solid Dosage Forms: Small Molecules | ||
| Applied Biopharmaceutics | ||
| Economics of Pharmacy Practice | ||
| Concepts in Pharmacogenomics | ||
| Pharmacokinetics | ||
| Process Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 25 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Years 1-2 Core Curriculum and all concentrations
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| PP 1001 | Pharmacy First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Calculus I or Honors Calculus I | ||
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Organismal Biology or Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S) | ||
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes or Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | ||
| Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology or Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors I and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| SCTC 2396 | Writing for Science and Technology [WI] | 3 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors II and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics I or Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
| General Physics I or Honors General Physics I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-64 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
Years 3-4 Core Curriculum (no concentration)
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| PS 3002 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| PS 3011 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences I | 1 |
| PS 3318 | Clinical Drug Development | 3 |
| PP 3896 | Introduction to Medical Writing [WI] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3012 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences II | 1 |
| PP 4254 | Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation | 2 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PS 3145 | Immunology/Biotechnology | 3 |
| PS 3151 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 |
| PS 3161 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3162 | Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PS 3164 | Pharmacology I | 4 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Electives | 9-10 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
Years 3-4 Manufacturing and Manufacturing Compliance Concentration
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| PS 3011 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences I | 1 |
| PS 3318 | Clinical Drug Development | 3 |
| PP 3896 | Introduction to Medical Writing [WI] | 3 |
| PS 3002 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| PS 4004 | Solid Dosage Forms: Small Molecules | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3012 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences II | 1 |
| PS 3477 | Current Good Manufacturing Practices | 3 |
| PP 4254 | Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation | 2 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PS 3145 | Immunology/Biotechnology | 3 |
| PS 3151 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 |
| PS 3161 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PS 3529 | Introduction to FDA Regulations | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3162 | Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PS 3164 | Pharmacology I | 4 |
| PS 4629 | Process Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
Years 3-4: Marketing and Sales Concentration
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| PP 3896 | Introduction to Medical Writing [WI] | 3 |
| PS 3529 | Introduction to FDA Regulations | 3 |
| PS 3011 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences I | 1 |
| PS 3318 | Clinical Drug Development | 3 |
| PS 3002 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3012 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences II | 1 |
| PS 3532 | Global Labeling Regulations: Principles and Practices for the Pharmaceutical Industry | 3 |
| PS 3533 | Requirements for Product Labeling and Advertising | 3 |
| PP 4254 | Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation | 2 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PS 3145 | Immunology/Biotechnology | 3 |
| PS 3151 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 |
| PS 3161 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PS 3472 | Pharmaceutical Marketing | 3 |
| PP 4352 | Economics of Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3162 | Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PS 3164 | Pharmacology I | 4 |
| PS 3611 | Regulation of Advertising and Promotion for Human Pharmaceutical Products | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
Years 3-4: Research Concentration
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| PS 3011 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences I | 1 |
| PS 3318 | Clinical Drug Development | 3 |
| PP 3896 | Introduction to Medical Writing [WI] | 3 |
| PS 3002 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3012 | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences II | 1 |
| PP 4254 | Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation | 2 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PS 3145 | Immunology/Biotechnology | 3 |
| PS 3151 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 |
| PS 3161 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PS 4129 | 2 | |
| PS 4201 | 1 | |
| PS 4391 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PS 3152 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 4 |
| PS 3162 | Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PS 3164 | Pharmacology I | 4 |
| PS 4202 | 1 | |
| PS 4128 | Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development | 3 |
| Concentration Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
Pre-Pharmacy Program
The Pre-Pharmacy concentration provides a clear pathway for students interested in the PharmD to complete the prerequisite courses as Temple undergraduate students followed by the professional curriculum in as little as 6 years. This is part of the PharmD Early Assurance Program (EAP). A minimum of 60 credit hours of prerequisites are required to enter the PharmD program.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2026-2027. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2026 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty upon completion of the 140 credit hours of professional courses. To enter the PharmD program, students must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours of prerequisite courses. Overall GPA and science GPA must be at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- on the first attempt. General Education requirements, with the exception of ENG 0802, are waived. However, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of electives, which may consist of General Education courses, and include courses in Intellectual Heritage, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Literature/Classics, Architecture, Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Communication/Public Speaking, and/or Statistics. Please confer with the advising staff and review your DARS for further information.
Prerequisite Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| School of Pharmacy | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Pharmacy First-Year Seminar | ||
| Pharmacy Transfer Seminar | ||
| English | 4 | |
| Analytical Reading and Writing | ||
or ENG 0812 | Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL | |
or ENG 0902 | Honors Analytical Reading and Writing | |
| Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors I and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors II and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Biology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Organismal Biology | ||
or BIOL 1911 | Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | ||
or BIOL 1912 | Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | |
| Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
or BIOL 2912 | Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
or MATH 1941 | Honors Calculus I | |
| Physics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
or PHYS 1961 | Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | |
| General Physics I | ||
or PHYS 2921 | Honors General Physics I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Social Sciences and Humanities Electives | ||
| Select 6 courses for a minimum of 18 credits as follows: 1 | 18 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Select at least 2 courses (6 credits minimum) from at least two different departments: | ||
Anthropology | ||
Criminal Justice | ||
Geography | ||
History | ||
Political Science | ||
Psychology | ||
Religion | ||
Sociology | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Select at least 2 courses (6 credits minimum) from at least two different departments: | ||
Architecture | ||
Classics | ||
Philosophy | ||
Communication/Public Speaking | ||
Fine Arts | ||
Intellectual Heritage | ||
Languages | ||
Literature | ||
Philosophy | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 61-63 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
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It is recommended that students select courses that will satisfy General Education requirements. Please see your academic advisor for assistance with course selections.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with Concentration in Pre-Pharmacy
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Years 1 and 2:
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Calculus I or Honors Calculus I | ||
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 | 3 | |
| PP 1001 | Pharmacy First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Organismal Biology or Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Social Sciences Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes or Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | ||
| Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology or Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors I and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Humanities Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Honors II and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics I or Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
| General Physics I or Honors General Physics I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Social Sciences or Humanities Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 17-18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-63 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
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It is recommended that students select courses that will satisfy General Education requirements. Please see your academic advisor for assistance with course selections.