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
By fulfilling all of the course requirements for the Bachelor's of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, students will be able to:
- 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 | 67-68 | |
| Electives | 7-8 | |
| 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 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1280 | College Algebra | |
| CHEM 4911 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| CHEM 4921 | Chemistry Senior Seminar II | 1 |
| The Pharmaceutical Sciences Major must also complete at least 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| 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) | ||
| General Physics I | ||
or PHYS 1714 | University Physics I | |
| General Physics II | ||
or PHYS 1724 | University Physics II | |
| 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) | ||
| Pharmacy and the Healthcare System (3 credits) | ||
| Pharmacotherapy I: Self Care (2 credits) | ||
| Pharmacy Calculations (1 credit) | ||
| Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 67-68 | |
Plan
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1501 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 1502 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| MATH 2010 or MATH 1280 |
Calculus I or College Algebra |
3-4 |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHEM 2414 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| MATH 2050 | Statistics I | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| HHP ACTIVITY | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CHEM 2424 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
| SCIENCE COURSE - SELECT FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SCIENCE COURSE - SELECT FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW | 4 | |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| CHEM 4911 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| SCIENCE COURSE - SELECT FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| SCIENCE COURSE - SELECT FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW | 3 | |
| HUMAN BEINGS & BEING HUMAN | 3 | |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| COMM 1100 or COMM 2010 |
Public Speaking or American Cinema |
3 |
| SCIENCE COURSE - SELECT FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW | 4 | |
| CHEM 4921 | Chemistry Senior Seminar II | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| PHAR 5130 | Pharmacy Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PHAR 5210 | Pharmaceutics I | 2 |
| PHAR 5410 | Pharmacy and the Healthcare System | 3 |
| PHAR 5810 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| PHAR 5140 | Pharmacy Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| PHAR 5220 | Pharmaceutics II | 4 |
| PHAR 5110 | Pharmacy Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHAR 5510 | Pharmacotherapy I: Self Care | 2 |
| PHAR 5560 | Pharmacy Calculations | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
Select at least 15 credits from the science courses listed below to complete 120 credits: BIO 2600 Biology of Microorganisms, BIO 3200 Cell Biology, BIO 3400 Genetics, BIO 3500 Immunology, BIO 4200 Molecular Biology, BIO 4300 Pharmacology, CHEM 3214 Biochemistry, PHYS 1514 General Physics I / PHYS 1714 University Physics I, PHYS 1524 General Physics II / PHYS 1724 University Physics II.
Course options and schedule are subject to change.