BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Curriculum
Kickstart Your Career in Healthcare and Research
Going beyond pharmacy, the Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences sets up your career for a number of healthcare avenues and post-grad options.
27
BSPS Credits
+ 49
Math & Science Credits
+ 18
General Education Credits
+ 26
Elective Credits
= 120
Credits Needed to Graduate
BSPS Requirements
Take classes in the foundations of pharmacy such as the sciences of medicines, biopharmaceutics and biology, as well as core courses in chemistry and mathematics. You must complete the following courses to achieve your BSPS degree.
Required BSPS Courses
General Education Requirements
Math and Science Requirements
Electives
Students are required to take 27 credits choosing from a variety of course topics such as: Science of Medicines, Contemporary Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical and Research Ethics and Drug Discovery and Development.
Students are required to take 18 credits including a first year writing course, humanities or foreign language courses and courses in the social sciences.
Students are required to take 49 credits in the math and sciences choosing from a variety of course topics such as: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus and Statistics.
Students must also take approximately 26 credits of elective courses to satisfy the 120 credits needed to graduate. Many students opt to dual-major or add a minor to satisfy this requirement.
Student Handbook
View College services, procedures and policies by downloading our student handbook.
Degree Requirements Checklist
Make sure you’re on track each semester with our BSPS degree requirements checklist.
BSPS Pre-Health Plan
If you plan to utilize your BSPS degree to pursue medical, pharmacy or dental school, check out this four-year roadmap.
BSPS Research and Industry Four-Year Plan
If you plan to utilize your BSPS degree to pursue graduate research programs or a career in the pharmaceutical industry, check out this four-year roadmap.
Dive into Research
Don’t wait until graduate school to hit the bench; Jumpstart your research career while pursuing your BSPS! There are several avenues to incorporate research into your bachelor's journey:
Research Focus
Students pursuing the BSPS research track are encouraged to apply for open research positions with members of our faculty. Students who secure a research assistantship with faculty will work with a College of Pharmacy support staff member to ensure they are receiving credit toward their degree for this work.
Campus-Wide Research Opportunities
Students may also take advantage of research opportunities throughout the university, including the College of Literature, Sciences and the Arts’ Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and co-sponsored research opportunities with other schools and colleges at Michigan.
Honors Thesis Project
During senior year, BSPS students have the opportunity to graduate with honors with an Honors Thesis Research Project.
To qualify for the Honors Thesis Research Project, students must:
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Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
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Submit a research proposal
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Register for academic credit
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Present a poster at the College’s annual research forum
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Complete a thesis paper
Innovative Seminars
As a part of the curriculum, choose from a wide array of one-credit seminars expanding your knowledge on key healthcare and research topics.
Customize Your Experience
Blaze your own trail by pursuing a dual degree, add a minor to your Pharmaceutical Sciences major or even fast-track your way to a PharmD degree.
Pursue a Dual Degree
Earn two separate undergraduate degrees from two different U-M schools or colleges at the same time.
Fast-Track to a PharmD
Gain admission to our PharmD program a year early while completing your Bachelors – saving you time and money.
Ready to Apply?
Learn about admission requirements and view the next steps toward earning a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan.
