Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.) – Research and Industry Specialization
Turn your interest in science into a career in translational research and drug development.
Pharmaceutical science is an applied field of basic sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and microbiology. The pharmaceutical sciences research and industry specialization prepares students to apply scientific knowledge in biomedical and pharmaceutical science to research and industry settings.
Students study areas such as physiology, pharmacology and molecular biology while developing laboratory and analytical skills used in drug discovery and testing. This specialization prepares students for entry-level research roles at universities, research institutes, hospitals and the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or further study in graduate or professional programs.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in laboratory-based research and experimentation.
- Are curious about how drugs are discovered, tested and developed.
- Are interested in biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation.
- Are interested in advancing to graduate programs in drug discovery or biomedical sciences.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Research laboratories
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Available in the on-campus research labs
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
