Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation  and Undergraduate Academic Policies .  As part of these policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Major Requirements

In addition to the GCC requirements and science prerequisites, pharmaceutical sciences majors must complete the following didactic and laboratory courses to earn a B.S. degree in this major:

• MATH AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS

• MATH 122 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4)
• BIOL 111 - Basic Biology I (4)
• BIOL 221 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
• CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM 227 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM 228 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
• TAKE EITHER BIOL 334  OR PHSC 285  

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  PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

• PHSC 210 - Laboratory Safety (1)
• PHSC 220 - Quantitative Laboratory Techniques (2)
• PHSC 220L - Quantitative Laboratory Techniques Lab (0)
• PHSC 323 - General Biochemistry (3)
• PHSC 325 - General Biochemistry Pre-Lab (0)
• PHSC 325L - General Biochemistry Lab (1)
• PHSC 326 - Molecular Biology (3)
• PHSC 327 - Molecular Biology Pre-Lab (0)
• PHSC 327L - Molecular Biology Lab (1)
• PHSC 328 - Introduction to Pharmacology (4)
• PHSC 336 - Scientific Literature Seminar II (1)
• PHSC 338 - Product and Process Validation (2)
• PHSC 410 - Analytical Instrumentation (3)
• PHSC 411 - Analytical Instrumentation Pre-Lab (0)
• PHSC 411L - Analytical Instrumentation Lab (1)
• PHSC 418 - Industrial Pharmacy (3)
• PHSC 438 - Pharmaceutical Methodology and Bioprocessing (3)
• PHSC 439L - Pharmaceutical Methodology and Bioprocessing Lab (1)
• PHSC 451 - Scientific and Technical Writing (1)
• CLNR 442 - Interpersonal Skills & Critical Thinking (2)
• CLNR 324 - Introduction to Biostatistics (3)

Internship Opportunities

Internship opportunities in North Carolina are plentiful since the state has one of the largest concentrations of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the United States. Currently, there are hundreds of pharmaceutical research and manufacturing sites in North Carolina. Most of these pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are located in nearby Research Triangle Park.

Additionally, several major research universities and government agencies are nearby. Students may choose internship sites based upon their future career goals including academic, research, manufacturing, analytical, biotechnology, forensics, formulation, or validation. In addition to hosting senior BSPS students for their internships and summer employment, many of these sites also provide opportunities for permanent positions upon graduation.

Pharmaceutical Sciences 3+2 Program

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences provides an option for students to earn both their Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees. Traditionally, earning both degrees would take a total of six years. With the 3+2 degree option, students are on a fast track toward completing both degrees in five years. This program provides students with a competitive edge in the job market and rapid career advancement.