Pharmaceutical Science (A)
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed for students who wish to earn both a B.S. and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Concordia University. Students complete the core requirements, many of the major requirements, and the general elective requirements during the first three years at Concordia, then complete the remaining major requirements during their first year in the CUW School of Pharmacy.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student earning a degree in pharmaceutical sciences will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply fundamental biological and chemical concepts;
- Analyze and interpret data to arrive at appropriate conclusions;
- Develop investigative and critical thinking skills to explore complex questions and solve challenging scientific problems;
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information effectively to both scientists and non-scientists; and
- Act ethically and responsibly, demonstrating an understanding of the role science plays in societal issues, particularly in regards to healthcare.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements 1 | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 69 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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For transfer students, please see the Advanced Transfer Core.
Major Requirements
A student seeking a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences must take:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| General Chemistry I (Natural World, Lab Science 4 credits) | ||
| Statistics I (Natural World, Mathematics 3 credits) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 151 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 152 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 491 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I * | 1 |
| CHEM 492 | Chemistry Senior Seminar II * | 1 |
| PHYS 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 171 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 172 | University Physics II | |
| The Pharmaceutical Sciences Major must also complete at least 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Biology of Microorganisms (4 credits) | ||
| Cell Biology (4 credits) | ||
| Genetics (4 credits) | ||
| Immunology (3 credits) | ||
| Pharmacology (3 credits) | ||
| Biochemistry (4 credits) | ||
| The pharmaceutical sciences major must also complete the following 28 credits in the pharmacy curriculum as a Doctor of Pharmacy Student at CUW | ||
| PHAR 310 | Pharmacy Biochemistry * | 4 |
| PHAR 312 | Pharmacy Anatomy and Physiology * | 5 |
| PHAR 314 | Pharmacy Microbiology * | 4 |
| PHAR 320 | Pharmaceutics I * | 2 |
| PHAR 322 | Pharmaceutics II * | 4 |
| PHAR 330 | Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry I * | 3 |
| PHAR 340 | Pharmacy and the Health Care System * | 3 |
| PHAR 350 | Pharmacotherapy I: Self Care * | 2 |
| PHAR 352 | Pharmacy Calculations * | 1 |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
*Course must be taken during P1 year at CUW School of Pharmacy