A Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (BSPS) prepares students to work in entry-level technical positions in the pharmaceutical, government, and academic research industries. The BSPS program is for anyone interested in a career in drug research and development, pharmaceutical marketing, or drug regulation.

Students in the BSPS program will be exposed to areas such as the chemistry of medicines, drug discovery, product development, and ethical considerations in research and practice. Those enrolled will have opportunities to use basic chemistry, mathematics, and biological training in a wide range of specialized research opportunities in the School of Pharmacy's state-of-the-art research laboratory.

Since the BSPS is an undergraduate degree, graduates with this degree are not eligible for licensure or to practice as a pharmacist without further education. However, graduates often go on to pursue graduate school or progress into professional degree programs such as pharmacy, medicine, allied health, or law.

Course Requirements for the Major

In the specific areas of concentration

In other academic areas required for the major

Admissions Requirements

D'Youville selects students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. Students entering the BSPS program directly after high school should be prepared to enter into this competitive and rigorous mathematics and science-based degree.

Admission requirements for applicants entering as freshman are as follows: