Pharmaceutical Sciences

Program Overview

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles underlying the development, formulation, and delivery of pharmaceuticals. Students in this program will learn to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge, understand governmental regulations of the drug development process, and develop skills in chemical-biological interactions, drug discovery, and pharmaceutical sciences industry techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand chemical-biological interactions as related to current drugs and the discovery and development of new drugs.
• Students will be able to understand the governmental regulation of the drug development process, including the demanding requirement for stringently controlled research.
• Students will be able to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge, through hypothesis formulation, data collection/analysis, and rational interpretation.
• Students will be able to understand the techniques, and modern tools in use by the pharmaceutical science industry.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentation.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• PCOL 310: Drug Approval: The 3 Billion Dollar Bet
• PCOL 390: Biomarkers: Analysis of Drug Effect and Toxicity
• PHCL 460: Designing Drugs: From Chemistry to Cure

Career Fields

• Biotech
• Pharmaceutical
• Government agencies
• Research
• Health and medicine

Level of Math

• Moderate Knowledge
• The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions).

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency
• Second-semester skill level in a second language is required.

Pre-major Required?

• Yes

This Major's College

• R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Degree

• Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

4-Year Sample Plan

• First Year
  • 1st Semester
    • MATH 113 Elements of Calculus
    • CHEM 151 General Chemistry I
    • ENGL 101 English Composition I
    • Second Language
    • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
  • 2nd Semester
    • CHEM 152 General Chemistry II
    • MCB 181R Introductory Biology I
    • MCB 181L Introductory Biology Lab I
    • ENGL 102 English Composition II
    • Second Language
• Second Year
  • 3rd Semester
    • CHEM 241A Organic Chemistry I
    • CHEM 243A Organic Chemistry Lab I
    • PSIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    • PCOL 200 Drugs & Humanity
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • 4th Semester
    • CHEM 241B Organic Chemistry II
    • CHEM 243B Organic Chemistry Lab II
    • PSIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    • PCOL Major Elective
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Third Year
  • 5th Semester
    • BIOC 384 Foundations in Biochemistry
    • MIC 205A General Microbiology
    • MIC 205L General Microbiology
    • PCOL 310 Drug Approval: The 3 Billion Dollar Bet
    • PCOL 406 Comprehensive Human Pharmacology
  • 6th Semester
    • PCOL 350 Human ADME & Physiology
    • PCOL 410 Integrated Medicinal Chemistry
    • PHYS 110 Introductory Studio Physics
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Fourth Year
  • 7th Semester
    • PCOL 305 Scientific Writing for Health Sciences
    • PCOL Sub-Core Course
    • PCOL Major Elective
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • Upper-Division Elective, Research, or Thesis
  • 8th Semester
    • PCOL Sub-Core Course
    • PCOL Major Elective
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • Upper-Division Elective, Research, or Thesis
    • Elective
    • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the University of Arizona provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles underlying drug design, development, and delivery. The program's objectives include:

• Equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge related to drug discovery and development.
• Providing students with a thorough understanding of the governmental regulations governing the drug development process.
• Developing students' abilities to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.

Outline:

The Pharmaceutical Sciences program curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Chemical-biological interactions of current drugs and the discovery and development of new drugs.
• Governmental regulation of the drug development process.
• Application of the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge.

Careers:

Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences program are well-prepared for careers in various fields, including:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Government agencies
• Research
• Health and medicine

Other:

The Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the University of Arizona is housed within the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the scientific principles underlying drug discovery and development, as well as the regulatory and ethical considerations involved in the pharmaceutical industry.