Pharmaceutical Sciences Major (M)
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 Wisconsin. Students complete the core requirements, many of the major requirements, and the general elective requirements during the first three years at CUW, then complete the remaining major requirements during their first year in the CUW School of Pharmacy.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students 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 | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 68 | |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| Public Speaking (Communication, 3 credits) | ||
or COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| General Chemistry I (Natural World, Lab Science 4 credits) | ||
| Statistics I (Natural World, Mathematics 3 credits) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 1501 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1502 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 2414 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 2424 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 2010 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 4911 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| CHEM 4921 | Chemistry Senior Seminar II | 1 |
| PHYS 1514 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1714 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 1524 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1724 | 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) | ||
| Molecular Biology (4 credits) | ||
| Pharmacology (3 credits) | ||
| Biochemistry (4 credits) | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry (4 credits) | ||
| The pharmaceutical sciences major must also complete the following 27 credits in the pharmacy curriculum as a Doctor of Pharmacy Student | 27 | |
| Pharmacy Biochemistry (3 credits) | ||
| Pharmacy Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits) | ||
| Pharmacy Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Biology (4 credits) | ||
| Pharmaceutics I (2 credits) | ||
| Pharmaceutics II (4 credits) | ||
| Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry I (3 credits) | ||
| Pharmacy and the Healthcare System (3 credits) | ||
| Pharmacotherapy I: Self Care (2 credits) | ||
| Pharmacy Calculations (1 credit) | ||
| Total Hours | 68 | |
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1501 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 1502 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| MATH 2010 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHEM 2414 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 2050 | Statistics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1514 or PHYS 1714 |
General Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| HHP ACTIVITY | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CHEM 2424 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS 1524 or PHYS 1724 |
General Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
| MINOR OR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MAJOR ELECTIVE | 4 | |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| MINOR OR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| HUMAN BEINGS & BEING HUMAN | 3 | |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| COMM 1100 or COMM 2010 |
Public Speaking or American Cinema |
3 |
| MINOR OR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| PHARMACY COURSEWORK | 12 | |
| CHEM 4911 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| PHARMACY COURSEWORK | 13 | |
| CHEM 4921 | Chemistry Senior Seminar II | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.