Pharmaceutical Sciences, BS
New York, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 52,924 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* subject to change
The Pharmaceutical Sciences BS program is designed to give students a strong foundation in the science behind medicines and healthcare products. It covers key topics like drug development, pharmacology, chemistry, and regulatory affairs. Students learn how drugs are designed, tested, and produced, along with understanding how they affect the human body. The program aims to prepare students for careers in industry, research, or further education, by combining classroom learning with practical experiences. Students also gain skills in problem-solving and critical thinking, which are essential in the fast-changing world of pharmaceuticals.
In addition to coursework, the program emphasizes experiential learning through internships and industry collaborations. This helps students build real-world skills and understand professional practices in pharmaceutical settings. The curriculum is structured to stay current with industry standards and technological advances, ensuring graduates are ready to enter the workforce confidently. The program also encourages students to develop ethical awareness and attention to quality, which are vital in the field of healthcare. Overall, it provides a comprehensive path for those interested in making a difference through science and medicine, whether they want to work in labs, quality control, or regulatory agencies.
The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences entails a unique combination of chemistry and biology courses and constitutes the prerequisite courses for graduate schools (including Pharmacy school). As a student, you learn the common language of pharmaceutical sciences through rigorous core coursework, with electives tailored to specific interests in cell and molecular biology, synthetic and macromolecular chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences related research projects.
Take Courses Like
- PHS 200 Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- PHS 232 Bioanalytical Chemistry & Instrumentation
- PHS 300 Pharmaceutics
- PHS 310 Pharm Manufacturing and Regulations
The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program provides you with the background for further post-baccalaureate study in pharmaceutical science or admission into professional schools for pharmacy, medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine (MS, PharmD, MD, PhD).
You can also work as a professional in research and development laboratories in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences; in production or quality control in a laboratory or production line, as well as assist pharmacists, chemists, and engineers to put more efficient methods of production and testing into practice. This degree can also provide you with the formal educational preparation to be successful in employment in sales and marketing sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Research Associate Scientist
- Medical Science Liaison
- Chemist
- Pharmacologist
- Regulatory Specialist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative