Hampton University
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Hampton, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical principles, drug development, and medication management. This program emphasizes practical experience through laboratory work and internships, preparing graduates for careers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Students will explore topics such as pharmacology, chemistry, and regulatory affairs, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in a supportive environment.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths including roles as pharmaceutical sales representatives, clinical research associates, and regulatory affairs specialists. Other opportunities include working in quality control, research and development, or as lab technicians in pharmaceutical companies and healthcare institutions.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to provide an environment where students can acquire the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences that are necessary to be proficient as entry-level pharmacy practitioners. The mission is to also develop a vigorous and sustainable biomedical sciences research program.

The BSPS trains students for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or research in the areas of drug development, commercialization, and discovery. Upon completion of the degree, students are also prepared for professional or graduate studies in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, medicine, basic and biomedical sciences, and law.

Completion of the BSPS degree does not qualify graduates to sit for the licensure examinations that are required to become registered pharmacists.

A student can also minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences. To earn a minor, a student must complete a minimum of 19 credit hours of coursework, including 13 credits of required courses and a minimum of 6 credits in electives.

These programs are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

BSPS Curricular Tracks

The BSPS degree is designed to allow students to select one of two tracks: an Industry Track or a Pre-Pharmacy Track. Students enrolled in either track will have an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in four years. Each of the two tracks requires a total of 120 credit hours of coursework. Both curricula cover general education topic areas as well as courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Students will also be required to complete a summer research externship as well as a research capstone course.

BSPS Pre-Pharmacy Track

The BSPS Pre-Pharmacy Track prepares students either to seek a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) or to enter a graduate program to obtain either a Master’s or a Ph.D. degree.

BSPS Industry Track

The BSPS Industry Track is designed primarily for students who wish to pursue technical positions in industrial, academic, or other research environments within the areas of drug discovery, development, and commercialization.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor is for students who desire to pursue careers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The minor permits students from science or non-science disciplines to learn about pharmaceutical sciences.