Pharmaceutical Science Major
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The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (BSPS) is a 121-credit hour four-year undergraduate degree program offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 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 a registered pharmacist.
A student can also minor in Pharmaceutical Science. 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.
Hampton University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate. Hampton University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Hampton University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at:
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097
(404) 679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org)
BSPS Curricula Tracks
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (BSPS) is a 121-credit hour four-year undergraduate degree program offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 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 a registered pharmacist.
The BSPS Pre-Pharmacy Track prepares students either to seek the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) or to enter a graduate program to obtain either a Master’s or a Ph.D. degree.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students will have knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate their ability to critically think, analyze, and solve problems in the basic pharmaceutical sciences.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with members of the scientific community
- Demonstrate a thorough grasp of fundamental knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical concepts and be capable of integration of such topics.
- Employ scientific ethics as exemplified by faculty and outlined in NIH Guidelines for Conduct of Research.
For more information about the BSPS program, please contact the School of Pharmacy at 757-727-5071 or husopadmissions@hamptonu.edu.
Bachelor of Science Industry Track Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Pre-Pharmacy Track Curriculum
Pre-Professional Student Handbook
Apply to the Program
For immediate assistance and information, please contact Mrs. Small-Johnson at 757-728-6494 or tracy.small-johnson@hamptonu.edu
