Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a dynamic and interdisciplinary major that aims to integrate fundamental principles of natural, physical, and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and biology to understand how to synthesize de novo medicine, optimize its delivery to the human body, and translate this integrated understanding into new and improved therapies against disease.
A BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a key gateway to careers in the biopharmaceutical industry in government agencies, academia, independent research institutes, and professional organizations. If you wish to pursue post-baccalaureate studies, this degree provides a strong foundation to springboard into a doctoral program in pharmaceutical sciences or professional schools for pharmacy, medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine.
The program is
- 126 credits
- STEM-designated
- available only on the Pleasantville campus
Pharmaceutical Sciences vs Pharmacy
The primary distinction between pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy is between direct-patient care and pharmacy practice, versus the science-oriented research field driven by pharmaceutical sciences. The latter combines a broad range of scientific disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies, drug delivery, and drug action. The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a liberal arts and science major that prepares you to pursue postgraduate education if you wish to be a licensed practitioner.
Skills that Meet the Market
As a graduate of the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, you will develop the skills for employment in research and development laboratories in pharmaceutical sciences and in production or quality control in a laboratory or production line. You will also be able to assist pharmacists, chemists, and engineers place more efficient methods of production and testing into practice. Further, you will receive preparation for successful employment in sales and marketing sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.
A Growing Labor Market
According to Indeed.com, New York State is in the top 10 states for pharmaceutical scientist jobs, and more than 100K pharmaceutical scientist-related positions are in demand in the United States.
Pharmaceutical and clinical researchers have a median annual salary of $84,810 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State of the Art Labs and Faculty-Led Research
You will have the opportunity to utilize state-of-the art laboratories and work side-by-side with distinguished faculty conducting research that at other institutions is typically experienced at the post-graduate level, as well as co-publish and present your research at regional and national conferences.
Student Organizations, Societies, and Internships
The Student Honors Chemistry Club of the American Chemical Society, Tri-Beta Biological Society, and Sigma Xi provide you with academic, scholarly, and experiential learning peer support. Other opportunities include internship placements in local and national corporate research and development, government institutions, and summer training programs nationwide.
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