Program Overview

Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences Pre-Pharmacy Program

The Biomedical Sciences Pre-Pharmacy major is designed to prepare students for admission into Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs. This major provides a strong foundation in the sciences, particularly biology, chemistry, and physiology, along with coursework in mathematics, health sciences, and social sciences.

Program Overview

Students gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success in pharmacy school and the healthcare field. Graduates of the Pre-Pharmacy major are well-equipped to pursue advanced studies in pharmacy and enter careers in community pharmacies, hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical industries.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Biomedical Sciences Pre-Pharmacy major is as follows:

Freshman Year

• Fall:
  • ENGL 1100 English Composition I (3 hours)
  • CHEM 1030 Fundamentals Chemistry I (3 hours)
  • SCMH 1950 COSAM Major and Career Exploration (1 hour)
  • CHEM 1031 Fundamental Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hour)
  • Core History I (3 hours)
  • Core Social Science (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Core Fine Arts (3 hours)
  • ENGL 1120 English Composition II (3 hours)
  • CHEM 1040 Fundamental Chemistry II (3 hours)
  • CHEM 1041 Fundamental Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hour)
  • BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology (3 hours)
  • BIOL 1021 Principles of Biology Laboratory (1 hour)

Sophomore Year

• Fall:
  • CHEM 2070 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours)
  • CHEM 2071 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hour)
  • BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hours)
  • BIOL 2501 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1 hour)
  • Core Literature (3 hours)
  • MATH 1610 Calculus I (4 hours)
  • SCMH 1890 Pre-Health Professions Orientation (1 hour)
• Spring:
  • CHEM 2080 Organic Chemistry II (3 hours)
  • CHEM 2081 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hour)
  • BIOL 2510 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hours)
  • BIOL 2511 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1 hour)
  • COMM 1000 Public Speaking (3 hours)
  • Core History or Literature (3 hours)

Junior Year

• Fall:
  • Core Social Science or Humanities (3 hours)
  • BMSC Elective (9 hours)
  • BIOL 3200 General Microbiology (3 hours)
  • BIOL 3201 General Microbiology Laboratory (1 hour)
• Spring:
  • STAT 2510 Statistics for Biological and Health Sciences (3 hours)
  • BMSC Elective (6 hours)
  • Core Social Science (3 hours)
  • BCHE 3200 Principles of Biochemistry (3 hours)

Senior Year

• Fall:
  • BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology (3 hours)
  • BIOL 1031 Organismal Biology Laboratory (1 hour)
  • BMSC Elective (8 hours)
  • General Elective (4 hours)
• Spring:
  • Professional Elective (3 hours)
  • BMSC Elective (9 hours)
  • General Elective (3 hours)

Total Hours and Declaration of Major

The total hours required for the program are 120. Students should declare a major when they have completed 60 hours.

Additional Requirements and Notes

• Students may choose to take BCHE 5180 to complete the Biochemistry requirement for HCOP.
• Students must complete a two-course sequence in either History or Literature. For complete sequence options, see the Bulletin.
• If a Literature sequence is chosen, this course must be a Core Social Science. If a History sequence is chosen, this course must be a Core Humanities.