Outcomes and Careers

The mission of the Pharmaceutical Sciences BS program is to educate accepted undergraduate junior and seniors by advancing student knowledge and skills in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Graduates will have an understanding of, and be able to apply:

1. the principles of the scientific method; 
2. fundamentals of current research methodology;
3. core skills needed to manage, evaluate and interpret scientific data; and
4. scientific communication skills. 

Graduates of the program will have skills in analytical, quantitative and conceptual thinking and problem solving that will prepare them for employment in the pharmaceutical sciences or related professions, or for continuing graduate or professional education in the biomedical, health sciences or related disciplines.

Upon successful completion of all requirements, you will have knowledge and skills to:

• Conduct basic research experiments under appropriate supervision.
• Communicate scientific information through oral presentations, scientific posters and laboratory reports.
• Be qualified for employment in pharmaceutical sciences or related professions, or for continuing graduate education in the biomedical, health sciences or related disciplines.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of fundamental scientific principles in the pharmaceutical sciences
• Demonstrate a basic proficiency at effective scientific oral and written communication skills through:
  • presentation of an original oral podium presentation
  • composition of a scientific research term paper

Pharmaceutical scientists can pursue a variety of career opportunities. They are employed by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, they work as researchers, scientists and professors at universities, for agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and at national laboratories such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).