The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a cooperative articulation between FPU and California Health Sciences University (CHSU), in which you are able to complete a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in just seven years. The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science will prepare you for success in graduate school, as you pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Highlights
- Fresno Pacific has partnered with California Health Sciences University to create a fast-track program where a student can earn a Doctorate in Pharmacy in just seven years, rather than eight – saving both time and money.
- Partnership program allows students to complete their 4th year at FPU while also beginning their first year at California Health Sciences.
- Special research opportunities available
- Scholarships up to $4,000 may be available
Career opportunities
The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science prepares you to successfully enter graduate school, with priority admission offered at California Health Sciences University. Careers in pharmaceutical sciences include product development, research, production and manufacturing with jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, biotech companies and hospitals.
Program director
Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Course listing
General Education Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | General Biology: Cells and Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PSY 120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ECON 101 or ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 | General Biology: Diversity and Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 331 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 332 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 370 | Bioethics | 3 |
| BIOL 450 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 311 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 312L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEM 313L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| BIOL 441 or BIOL 421 | Cell and Molecular Biology or Biochemistry | 4 |