What would I study for a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy? How can I apply?
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) degree program aims to give students the tools to develop competency in the following domains:
- The ability to integrate and apply general science, math, social science, and humanities courses into a biomedical, pharmacotherapeutic, and drug discovery and development framework
- Chemistry of medicines, drug delivery, and product development
- Knowledge of regulatory issues faced in bringing a compound to the market
- Lab techniques used in contemporary laboratories in the fields of drug discovery, product development, and clinical research
- Interdisciplinary research
- Contemporary issues facing pharmaceutical research and practice
- Ethical considerations in drug discovery, drug product development, and clinical research as well as those facing contemporary health practice
- Pre-health professionalization for pharmacy school (PharmD), medical school (MD), and dental school (DDS)
- Preparation for graduate studies in disciplines like pharmaceutical sciences and medicinal chemistry
- Careers in pharmaceutical industry positions in areas such as drug discovery, development, manufacturing, and business
Graduates of the BSPS degree program are not eligible for licensure as pharmacists; the next step would be a PharmD program.
First-year students and students transferring from another college or university are invited to apply to the BSPS degree program using the Common Application. Current U-M students should apply using the Cross-Campus Transfer Application. The College of Pharmacy only accepts students for fall term entry.
First-year students may also apply to the College of Pharmacy's PharmD Preferred Admission program by submitting the Common Application as a first-year applicant to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Please note that Preferred Admission is a conditional assurance of admission into the PharmD program, and that upon admission to the Preferred Admission program, LSA students have up to four years to fulfill Preferred Admission program entry requirements.
Please visit the Bachelors Program Admissions webpage for detailed application instructions.