Biochemistry BS (Prepharmacy concentration)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a Pre-Pharmacy Concentration prepares students for graduate studies in pharmaceutical science or the pharmaceutical industry. It meets the entrance requirements for most schools of pharmacy and includes foundational courses in pharmaceutical chemistry, such as Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, and Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry. The curriculum is certified by the American Chemical Society, and graduates may pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical science, or related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry program with a concentration in pre-pharmacy is designed for students who plan to enter graduate school in pharmaceutical science or the pharmaceutical industry. It is designed to meet the entrance requirements for the FDU School of Pharmacy but it also contains the entrance requirements for most schools of pharmacy. In addition to the basic school of pharmacy entrance requirements, the program includes basic pharmaceutical chemistry courses designed to give the student a strong foundation in pharmaceutical chemistry. These are Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology and Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry. Additional pharmaceutical chemistry major electives are also available. The curriculum is certified by the American Chemical Society if the student meets the required 400 laboratory course hours. Pre-professional counseling for science and health careers is available on campus.

Careers:

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical science, or other related fields.