Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jump-start your journey by enrolling in Duquesne University’s Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program. With the well-rounded education
and immersive, hands-on learning experiences you receive, you graduate equipped to
pursue a rewarding health care career.
The BSPS degree is an Early Assurance Program (EAP), which means it seamlessly integrates your undergraduate studies with a direct route
to our medical school. Through this streamlined path to achieving your bigger goals,
you'll enjoy peace of mind and a simplified path to working in medicine, pharmacy,
dentistry and more.
Ready to become a pharmaceutical sciences major? Take the next step by enrolling at
Duquesne University.
Why Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Duquesne?
Scholarships: Up to $30,000 in scholarships each year.
Customizable curriculum: Choose from 3 track options - pharmacology, pharmaceutics or medicinal chemistry.
Undergraduate research: Conduct ground-breaking research with our faculty. Build your professional experience
and sharpen your competitive edge.
Direct entry to Duquesne University's medical school: Waive MCAT requirement for qualifying students.
Pathways to other health professions: A degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences can prepare you for careers as a chemist, material
scientist, pharmacist, dentist, physician or surgeon.
Receive Comprehensive Support
During your time in the BSPS program, your professors act as mentors, offering their
expertise, professional insight, and time outside of the classroom. Whether you have
questions about which career path suits you best or want to gain additional experience
researching alongside faculty, we create an environment where you can build transformative
relationships with professors and staff.
Secure Your Spot in Duquesne's College of Medicine
Enrolling in our bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences creates a direct pathway
into our medical school after graduation. As a student in the BSPS program, you save
additional time, money, and effort and eliminates the stress of going through the
traditional med school application process. Additionally, if you are a qualified student,
you will receive a waiver covering the fee to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®).
Program Information
Unlock your potential with our Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
Explore drug discovery, research, and industry insights. Apply now!
What You’ll Learn in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Major
Designed with your success in mind, Duquesne’s pharmaceutical sciences degree program
offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate education.
During your first two years of the BSPS program, you take a series of fundamental
classes that lay the foundation for more advanced coursework and graduate studies.
Your core classes explore essential topics like biological sciences, chemistry and
mathematics, giving you a comprehensive foundation of how the human body functions.
Along with building your understanding of scientific principles, you also gain critical
hands-on laboratory experience that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical
applications.
Additionally, you enroll in a series of ethics and humanities courses in the BSPS
program. Taking classes in writing and analysis, ethical reasoning, global history
and more improves your communication abilities and supports your growth as a competent
professional.
Learn more about the BSPS degree program by exploring the course lists.
As a pharmaceutical sciences major, you can personalize your undergraduate education
by choosing from the following three tracks that direct your course of study in years
three and four:
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
Medicinal chemistry
With this highly focused training, you graduate empowered with insightful expertise,
advanced clinical training, and access to discipline-approved electives. Whichever
track you choose, you develop a diverse skill set that translates into the workforce
or your graduate education pursuits.
Have Questions About the BSPS Program?
Contact the Admissions Team!
Jason Stack, Ed.D., MBA
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Retention
The pharmaceutical sciences student has combined both passions to help raise funds
for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, using a 24-hour livestream event where people
donate money while watching others play a variety of table top games. Duquesne’s Tabletop
Society, a student club, hosted the event.
David and his fellow table top gamers collected more than $8,000 in donations to help
families offset uncompensated health care costs, fund hospital research and training,
and purchase live-saving equipment.
The students' collaborative spirit is a reflection of Duquesne's dedication to promoting
equity and opportunity in the region and beyond.
"We have humans living on the street who are in pain, but we don't treat them like
humans," he said, while working alongside fellow pharmacy students at Duquesne's annual
Health and Wellness Fair in downtown Pittsburgh. "I want to use what I learn here
to do more than help people but rather make an impact on their own lives."
Due to the robust nature of our B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program, our admissions
process is selective to ensure that you and other applicants can excel. If you are
interested in applying to the pharmaceutical sciences program, you must meet the following
eligibility requirements:
A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 (3.7 GPA for the Early Assurance Program)
Earned at least a 27 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT* (EAP only)
Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency
*Students with higher test scores (ACT 29 or SAT 1300) may be admitted without the
MCAT requirement, contingent upon maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
Undergraduate admissions deadlines are as follows:
Early Action: November 15
Regular Decision: January 15
A limited number of students are selected annually for conditional admission, provided
they maintain program requirements and achieve necessary academic standards.
For more information regarding conditional admission into the bachelor's in pharmaceutical
sciences program, please contact Jack%20Collyer.
Hear from Expert Faculty
Our well-funded research program allows students to work with cutting-edge scientists
on world-class projects that will shape medicine for years to come. You’ll earn a
B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree that could reflect medicinal chemistry, pharmacology,
pharmaceutics or pharmacy administration—helping to shape the world of pharmaceutical
sciences.
Carl Anderson, Ph.D.Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Research
Career Paths for Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences opens up an expansive range
of professional opportunities. In this major, you explore the structure and function
of the human body, biological sciences, chemistry, and other highly versatile fields,
equipping you to advance into many different sectors within the healthcare industry.
While the following roles require advanced education and training, earning a B.S.
in Pharmaceutical Sciences can prepare you for professional paths such as:
Chemist or Material Scientist
Dentist
Pharmacist
Physician or Surgeon
Accreditation
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