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 

Core Requirements45
Major Requirements68
Electives7
Total Hours120

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses
Public Speaking (Communication, 3 credits)
Interpersonal Communication
General Chemistry I (Natural World, Lab Science 4 credits)
Statistics I (Natural World, Mathematics 3 credits)
Required Courses
BIO 151Functional Human Biology I4
BIO 152Functional Human Biology II4
CHEM 142General Chemistry II4
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II4
MATH 201Calculus I4
CHEM 491Chemistry Senior Seminar I1
CHEM 492Chemistry Senior Seminar II1
PHYS 151General Physics I4
or PHYS 171 University Physics I
PHYS 152General Physics II4
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)
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
PHAR 310Pharmacy Biochemistry3
PHAR 312Pharmacy Anatomy and Physiology5
PHAR 314Pharmacy Microbiology4
PHAR 320Pharmaceutics I2
PHAR 322Pharmaceutics II4
PHAR 330Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry I3
PHAR 340Pharmacy and the Health Care System3
PHAR 350Pharmacotherapy I: Self Care2
PHAR 352Pharmacy Calculations1
Total Hours68