Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Program Overview
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Nikki Herbert
or
Kelly Donnan
Academic Counselors and Staff Assistants
150 Parks Hall
500 West 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-5001
Fax: (614) 292-6396
bspsinfo@
pharmacy.ohio-state.edu
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program in pharmaceutical sciences provides students with an introduction to the major areas of the pharmaceutical sciences as well as a general education. The pharmacy component consists of a total of 39 credit hours as follows: 19 credit hours from 6 required pharmacy courses in basic pharmaceutical sciences, 4 credit hours from 2 required laboratory courses to be chosen from four different 
offerings, and 16 elective credit hours (chosen from 13 courses and individual research - approximately 32 available hours). The program currently has more than 450 students and is growing.
What are the Pharmaceutical Sciences?
The Pharmaceutical Sciences are made up of the following disciplines: medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, and pharmaceutical administration. The students in the Bachelor of Science in the Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) will study the exciting areas of drug discovery, drug delivery, drug action, drug distribution and pharmacoeconomics. This undergraduate program at The Ohio State University is a four year curriculum which will help build a strong science foundation, develop essential laboratory skills, and provide the experience and training necessary for graduate education, graduate professional education, or a health-related career. Graduates of this program have gained preparation to enroll in higher education programs across the country within such areas as Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Business, and Law - to name a few.
Never before have pharmaceuticals been such an important component of the health care system and the economy. New discoveries are being made at an astonishing rate, and medications are now the standard business, generating billions of dollars, demanding top researchers and professionals in marketing, economics, regulations, and clinical affairs.
Career Opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduates of the BSPS program will be prepared for graduate education, graduate professional education, or a health-related career. The pharmaceutical industry offers career opportunities in sales and marketing, drug research and development, quality assurance and professional services.
Contact Us
bspsinfo@pharmacy.ohio-state.edu
The Ohio State University ♦ College of Pharmacy ♦ Office of Student Affairs
150 Parks Hall ♦ 500 W. 12th Avenue ♦ Columbus, OH 43210
phone: (614) 292-5001 ♦ fax: (614) 292-6396
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