The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program
BS Pharmaceutical Science
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is a four-year degree program that begins with a foundation of coursework in mathematics and the basic sciences — chemistry, biology, and physics. This interdisciplinary program then progresses to advanced coursework in the pharmaceutical sciences, including aspects of drug design and synthesis, mechanisms of drug action, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. This is not a professional degree program and completion of the BSPS degree does not qualify graduates to take the state board examination to become a registered pharmacist.
The four-year BSPS program trains students for diverse positions in industrial, academic, or other research environments within the areas of drug discovery, development, and commercialization. It also prepares students for professional or graduate studies in graduate education in pharmaceutical, medical, and basic sciences and post-baccalaureate professional education in medicine, law, and business.
Application to BSPS Program
Bachelor of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Students should apply to the Bachelor of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program through the Purdue University Office of Admissions, which handles admissions in conjunction with the College of Pharmacy.
Be sure to read all of the information from the Office of Admissions about eligibility and the admission process. Transfer students also are encouraged to read the appropriate sections of that site. International students are advised to read information from the International Students and Scholars (ISS) Office. Current Purdue students in other majors that seek to transfer (CODO) into the BSPS program should read the College of Pharmacy CODO page.