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Bachelor of Science in
Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Our Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical, consumer products, and healthcare industries. Graduates of the BSPS program will be qualified to seek a diverse range of career options that include: research and development, manufacturing, product marketing, and administrative positions within the pharmaceutical industry, as well as careers in research and regulatory oversight within government agencies.

The pharmaceutical industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade. This expansion has created a widely recognized demand for qualified individuals with B.S. and graduate degrees in the pharmaceutical sciences. These graduates are in high demand due to the growing employment needs of the pharmaceutical and consumer products industries. BSPS students are able to specialize in pharmaceutical management, product marketing, and sales, enhancing their appeal to prospective employers.

Program

The first two years of the BSPS program include rigorous science courses and broad exposure to the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The science component of the full curriculum offers the rigor and breadth required to meet admissions requirements for most science graduate programs as well as for professional schools. Courses offered in the third and fourth years reflect the strengths of the BPS faculty and provide solid, fundamental training in the pharmaceutical sciences. The fourth-year curriculum includes course offerings and selected electives from other departments on campus such as business and the traditional sciences. Students may elect to obtain course credits for laboratory research performed under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Fourth-year offerings will present students with the opportunity, under the supervision of the BSPS Program Advisor, to tailor their academic programs to specific career paths.

Prospects for Pharmaceutical Science Graduates

Due to the rigorous program of study and the college’s ability to tailor the academic program to meet the needs of each BSPS student, graduates will have multiple professional opportunities. Graduates will be equally prepared for competitive entry into graduate degree research programs or for an entry-level position in the expanding fields of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

Employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences are projected to remain strong in New England. The proposed BSPS program is tailored to the education and training sought by these companies. In addition, many BPS faculty have regional and national contacts within the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.

A survey of members of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) was published recently in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. The survey results strongly indicate that scientists within the pharmaceutical industry recognize the merit of, and the need for, BSPS graduates.  Many respondents pointed out that individuals with a BSPS degree are considered to be valuable employees by the pharmaceutical industry.

Graduates of this program are not eligible for licensure as pharmacists.

 

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