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.
These programs are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
BSPS Curricula 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 121 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.
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.
Three Year Pre-Professional Program
Pre-Professional Program Leading to the Pharm. D
This is designed with the traditional student in mind. The curricular requirements are spread over six semesters (fall and spring), and students will complete a total of 95 credit hours.
Students may apply for admission into the pre-pharmacy program directly from high school or transfer from another 2 or 4-year college. Only applicants who meet the requirements for undergraduate admission to the University are eligible to be included in the School of Pharmacy’s pre-professional program and to declare as pre-pharmacy majors.
Pre-pharmacy majors are assigned an advisor within the School of Pharmacy who assists them in preparation for entrance into the professional program. In addition, all pre-professional students will be inducted into the Hampton University Pre-Pharmacy Club, which will provide them with an opportunity to participate in pharmacy-related events, become members of pharmacy organizations, be mentored by pharmacy faculty and engage in course and exam preparation activities.
For more information about the Pre-Pharmacy program, please contact the School of Pharmacy at 757-727-5071 or husopadmissions@hamptonu.edu.
Pre-Professional Student Handbook
Two Year Pre-Professional Program
Pre-Professional Program Leading to the Pharm. D
This track is designed for more prepared students that are prepared to engage in an intense curriculum that includes coursework during the fall, spring and summer semesters, but will enable students to complete their prerequisites in two years. Students selecting this track will be expected to complete a total of 83 credit hours.
Students may apply for admission into the pre-pharmacy program directly from high school or transfer from another 2 or 4-year college. Only applicants who meet the requirements for undergraduate admission to the University are eligible to be included in the School of Pharmacy’s pre-professional program and to declare as pre-pharmacy majors.
Pre-pharmacy majors are assigned an advisor within the School of Pharmacy who assists them in preparation for entrance into the professional program. In addition, all pre-professional students will be inducted into the Hampton University Pre-Pharmacy Club, which will provide them with an opportunity to participate in pharmacy-related events, become members of pharmacy organizations, be mentored by pharmacy faculty and engage in course and exam preparation activities.
For more information about the Pre-Pharmacy program, please contact the School of Pharmacy at 757-727-5071 or husopadmissions@hamptonu.edu.