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Beginning in Fall 2025, we will offer the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program to students. This degree includes two years of prerequisite coursework at any accredited college, followed by two years of study at UNMC’s College of Pharmacy. The program fulfills the prerequisite requirements for several UNMC health professions programs—including PharmD, PhD, MD, PA, and DDS—making it an excellent option for students interested in health professions or biomedical research who are still exploring their ultimate career path.

Requirements for Graduation

Prerequisite Credit Hours
Approved prerequisite curriculum 60
UNMC Curriculum
Core and elective curriculum60
Total Credit Hours120
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
PHSC 300 INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATIONS AND CAREER PATHS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2
PHSC 350 INTRO PHARMACEUTCL SCI 4
PHSC 400 BIOCHEMISTRY 4
CAHP 462 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 4
 Credit Hours14
Spring
PHPR 422 CONTEMPORARY USE OF MEDICATION 2
PHSC 461 PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN PHARMACY 2
CAHP 463 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 4
Electives 6
 Credit Hours14
Second Year
Fall
PHSC 321 FOUNDATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE 1 3
PHSC 404 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AND LAB 4
PHSC 441 PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Electives) 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours16
Spring
PHSC 331 APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE 3
PHSC 451 ADVANCED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 3
GENC 641 PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF HUMAN GENETICS 3
CPH 506 BIOSTATISTICS (Electives) 3
Electives 4
 Credit Hours16
 Total Credit Hours60