Detailed Proposal

 

Description:  See attachment 4

 

Rationale and Demand: There has been a severe shortage of pharmacists in the State of Delaware for many years. Although some UD students have gone on to Pharmacy school recently, the University does not have a specific program that focuses on preparation for a career in pharmacy.  UD has several different academic relationships with Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), the most recently established one being an articulated program in Occupational Therapy.  TJU is opening a new Pharmacy School in the fall of 2008 and the current proposal is for the establishment of an articulated program between UD and TJU.  Students completing this program will receive a B.S. degree in Biology from UD and a Doctorate in Pharmacy from TJU.  The total time to obtain both degrees will be seven years.

            Within the last year about 20 Biological Sciences majors and 10 Chemistry & Biochemistry majors have consulted their respective associate chairs about the requirements to become pharmacists. We don’t have statistics on who actually applied, since we do not currently have a pre-pharmacy program. Since the approval of the TJU PharmD program in August, five UD students have consulted with TJU staff about their admissions requirements and have been told to contact Dr. David Usher, the associate Chair of Biological Sciences about their program.

 

Enrollments: Enrollment in the Pre-pharmacy interest group is not limited. However, the admission standards are rigorous and it is expected that between 5 and 10 students will be admitted into the the articulated degree programs each year. TJU has agreed to accept a minimum of students every year.

 

Admissions: See attachment 1 and attachment 3

 

Financial Aid: None being sought

 

Curriculum Specifics: See attachments 2-7

 

Resources Available:  Dr. David Usher, Associate Chair, Biological Sciences will be the designated faculty advisor for the program. He will be aided by Ramona Wilson, staff member in the Undergraduate Program’s Office.

 

Implementation and Evaluation: See attachment 1

ATTACHMENT 1

 

Articulation Agreement

 Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy

Between University of Delaware and Jefferson College of Health Professions of Thomas Jefferson University

 

 

Program Description

 

This program is a cooperative agreement between the University of Delaware (UD) and Jefferson College of Health Professions of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU).  Students can earn both the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degrees in seven years after graduation from high school.  Students will spend the first three years at the Newark campus of UD and will then attend the Jefferson College of Health Professions at TJU for the four years of graduate Pharmacy coursework.  Upon successful completion of University of Delaware Biological Sciences’ degree requirements at Jefferson College of Health Professions, students will receive the B.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UD. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the fourth year at Jefferson College of Health Professions.

 

Requirements for Admission into the Pharmaceutical Sciences Interest Group

 

The admission requirements for UD are detailed on the University’s web site (http://admissions.udel.edu/apply/#Freshman). Upon enrollment in a degree program at UD, students may apply for entry into the Pharmaceutical Sciences interest group (Interest Group).  Advice and information for students in the Interest Group will be provided as they proceed through their courses at UD.  All UD students are eligible for entry to the Interest Group. Admission to the Interest Group requires that students have:

§         Pursued a rigorous college preparatory high school curriculum.  The strongest candidates will have mathematics at least through pre-calculus and at least three years of laboratory science in high school.

§         Earned excellent grades in high school. Students who have pursued honors, accelerated, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate coursework in high school are particularly encouraged to apply.

§         Submitted a personal statement that discussed their interest pursuing a career in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

 

 

Admission Decisions for Acceptance to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program

 

A final determination of eligibility to transfer to TJU will occur after completion of the prerequisites. For students who enter the Interest Group at the start of the freshman year, this decision will normally be made at the end of the fifth semester of enrollment at UD. Admissions decisions are made by the University of Delaware-Jefferson Joint Admissions Committee.  Successful candidates will complete the admission process by applying through PharmCAS.  It is anticipated that at least five UD students will be selected to transfer to the Jefferson Doctorate in Pharmacy program each year

 

  • Admissions decisions are based on
    • Having acceptable PCAT scores.  Scores in the 70th percentile or higher are highly desirable.
    • Having completed required courses with at least a C- in each course.
    • Obtaining a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.3 and at least a 3.0 in all science courses.
  • Admissions procedures are as follows:
    • Candidates who meet the above listed criteria are identified.
    • Candidate letters of recommendation (minimum of 2) and personal statements are evaluated.
    • Selected candidates are interviewed.
    • The University of Delaware-Jefferson Joint Admissions Committee recommends students for admission into the Pharm.D. Program at TJU and informs students of the decisions

 

Articulated Curriculum

 

UD students in the Interest Group will follow a three-year curriculum that follows the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biological Sciences and that includes the prerequisite coursework needed to transfer into the Pharm.D. Program at TJU. UD students, upon final recommendation by University of Delaware-Jefferson Joint Admissions Committee, will be admitted into the Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UD and transfer into the Pharm.D. Program at TJU. Credits earned in selected Biology and Chemistry courses during the first and second years at TJU will be credited toward the completion of the University of Delaware Biological Sciences B.S. degree with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students who are admitted to the Biological Sciences B.S. with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Science and transfer to TJU but later return to UD before the completion of the second year at TJU can complete their B.A degree in Biological Sciences in one year by completing the College of Arts and Sciences breadth requirements and specific Biological Sciences courses.

 

Maintenance

 

UD shall designate a person (UD Coordinator) who will have responsibility to coordinate the program. This person will:

    • Coordinate the admission of UD students into the Interest Group
    • Coordinate activities for students in the Interest Group;
    • Maintain files for UD students in the Interest Group;
    • Supply information to students about PharmCAS and PCAT.
    • Arrange for University Institutional Letters of Recommendation to be sent to the University of Delaware-Jefferson Joint Admissions Committee.

 

Both UD and TJU shall designate one faculty member each to serve on the University of Delaware-Jefferson Joint Admissions Committee. In addition, Both UD and TJU will assure that appropriate personnel in their respective colleges are made aware of the existence of this Agreement and are encouraged to support it.  Such persons will include admissions staff, career planning and placement officers, transfer coordinators, and faculty. Personnel from Jefferson College of Health Professions will visit UD regularly to meet with the coordinator and other appropriate faculty and administrators.  Meetings with UD students in the Pharmacy Interest Group will also be arranged, as well as with other UD students seeking information. The faculty, staff, and administration of UD are encouraged to visit the campus of TJU.

 

 

Assessment

 

To serve as a basis for evaluating the program, Jefferson College of Health Professions will develop aggregate and individual statistical information regarding application, applicant credentials, admissions decisions, and UD student performance outcomes.  This information will be shared with UD as permissible under FERPA.

 

 

Marketing and Recruitment

 

Upon administrative and curricular approval, the University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson College of Health Professions will list the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences leading to the TJU PharmD degree in the UD’s Undergraduate Degree and Graduate Catalog, both in paper and electronic formats.  Similarly, Jefferson College of Health Professions will promote the joint program and supply UD with promotional literature to be used in recruiting students into the B.S./Pharm.D. Program.  Promotional literature created by Jefferson College of Health Professions or UD must be reviewed by both parties prior to distribution.

 

Length of Agreement

 

This Agreement will continue in effect from year-to-year and will be automatically renewed annually unless terminated or amended. This Agreement may be terminated on June 30 of any calendar year by either institution via written notice one year in advance.  The addresses to which written notice is to be sent are specified below:

 

Jefferson College of Health Professions:            James Erdmann, Ph.D.

                                                                         Dean

 Jefferson College of Health Professions

                                                                         Thomas Jefferson University

 130 S. 9th St., Edison Building, Rm. 715

                                                                         Philadelphia, PA  19107-5233

 

        University of Delaware:                             Dr. Daniel Rich
                                                                                    Provost

                                                                                    University of Delaware

                                                                                    Newark, DE                

                                                                                   

 

General

 

·        This agreement may only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by the parties.

 

·        No Third Party Beneficiaries.  None of the benefits or obligations of either party under this Agreement shall run to or be enforceable by any University of Delaware student or other third party.

 

·        Assignment.  Neither party shall assign, sell, or otherwise transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other.  Any such purported assignment, sale or transfer shall be void.

 

·        Any University of Delaware student enrolled at the date of termination shall be permitted to complete the program provided the University of Delaware student meets all the program requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed:

 

For Jefferson College of Health Professions:     

 

_____________________________________

James Erdmann, Ph.D.                          Date

Dean

Jefferson College of Health Professions

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

            For University of Delaware:

 

            ______________________________________                               

                                    Date

            Daniel Rich, Ph.D.
            Provost

            University of Delaware

            Newark, DE

ATTACHMENT 2

 

Current Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog entries with changes highlighted in Blue bold

 

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Telephone: (302) 831-2282

http://www.udel.edu/bio

Faculty Listing: http://www.udel.edu/bio/people/

 

The Department of Biological Sciences offers two degrees with six majors. A BA degree may be earned in Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences Education and an Honors BA degree may be earned in Biological Sciences. A BS degree in Biological Sciences may be earned with a concentration in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ecology & Organismic Biology, or Cellular & Molecular Biology & Genetics and an Honors BS degree may be earned in Biotechnology. In addition the department offers two minors: Biological Sciences and Computational Biology.

The department participates in an interdepartmental BS degree in Environmental Sciences and, with the Department of Psychology, an interdepartmental BA degree in neuroscience. Students interested in marine biology are encouraged to take advantage of courses and research opportunities in the Department of Biological Sciences and the University’s College of Marine and Earth Studies.

 

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAMS

During the freshman year, biological science majors for the BA, BS, and Biological Sciences Education degrees ordinarily take courses in biology, chemistry, English, foreign language, and mathematics through calculus. Students must consult with their faculty advisors to select wisely from the variety of advanced courses and electives available to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Many opportunities exist for research experience with a faculty member. In addition, an opportunity for teaching experience exists. Up to 4 credits of research or independent study (BISC 366, 466, or 666) may be counted toward the 33 credits required for the majors in Biological Sciences or Biological Sciences Education. Some biology related courses in other departments may be counted toward the major (limit 6 credits).

A grade of C- or better must be obtained in all biology courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the Biological Sciences BA, BS, and Biological Sciences Education degrees. A grade of D (not D-) or better must be obtained in chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses required for the Biological Sciences majors and minor. Biology courses at the 100-level may not be counted toward these degrees.

 

[Following this paragraph is a description of each of the current B.S. concentrations. The new description for Pharmaceutical Sciences concentration is in attachment 3]

 

 

UNIVERSITYAND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BS CONCENTRATIONS

 

CURRICULUM                                                                                              CREDITS

 

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110       Critical Reading and Writing

(minimum grade C-) . . . . . . . …………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

 

First Year Experience (see page 68). . . . . ………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4

 

Discovery Learning Experience (see page 68) . . . …………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

 

Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing multi-cultural, ethnic,

and/or gender-related course content (see pages 68-70) . . . . . . . . . ………….. . . . . . 3

 

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Writing: (minimum grade C-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………….. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

A second writing course involving significant writing experience including two papers with a combined minimum of 3,000 words to be submitted for extended faculty critique of both composition and content. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours. Appropriate writing courses are normally designated in the semester’s Registration Booklet. (See list of courses approved for second writing requirement, pages 93-95.)

 

Foreign Language:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………….. . . . . . . . . . . 0-12

Completion of the intermediate-level course (107 or 112 or 214) in a given language. The number of credits needed and initial placement will depend on number of years of high school study of foreign language. Students with four or more years of high school work in a single foreign language may attempt to fulfill the requirement in that language by taking an exemption examination.

 

BREADTH REQUIREMENTS (See pages 95-100)

A total of twenty-one credits from Groups A, B and C is required with a minimum of six credits in each group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The six credits from each group could be from the same area.

 

Group A: Understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and humanities.

 

Group B: The study of culture and institutions over time.

 

Group C: Empirically based study of human beings and their environment.

 

CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF . . . . . ……………………. . . . . . . . . . 124

 

[Following this are curricula for individual concentrations. The curriculum for the new concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences is in attachment 4.

ATTACHMENT 3

 

New University of Delaware Undergraduate Catalog Entry for the description of the new B.S. degree concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences

 

Concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a joint program with Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions (TJU) toward the awarding of an undergraduate BSdegree and a graduate degree in Pharmacy (PharmD degree).  There are UD and TJU components to this program.  The UD component of the program consists of the first three years (90 credits) of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences. The 90 credits at UD will meet the University/College’s First Year Experience, discovery learning experience, multicultural, writing, and breadth requirements. During the 5th semester at UD, and upon final recommendation by the UD-Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Joint Admissions Committee, students will be admitted to the TJU PharmD program and to the BS Biological Sciences degree with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences. These students will then complete their 6th semester at UD and then spend the remaining four years at TJU, where they will complete their remaining undergraduate credits and graduate coursework leading to the PharmD degree. The undergraduate courses taken at TJU during the fourth year and fifth years will replace courses students would normally take during their senior year in the Biological Sciences B.S. degree program.  Furthermore, the curriculum allows students, who opt not to continue into the PharmD component of the degree, to complete the Biological Sciences BA requirements within one year upon their return to UD.

ATTACHMENT 4

 

New University of Delaware Undergraduate Catalog Entry for the curriculum of the new concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences

 

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MAJOR: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

CONCENTRATION: PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

 

A faculty member with the assistance of the University of Delaware/Thomas Jefferson University joint admissions committee advises students in the Program. Requirements for admission are: (1) a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.3 and at least a 3.0 in all science courses, (2) completion of prerequisite courses with at least a C- in each course, and (3) acceptable PCAT scores (scores in the 70th percentile or higher are highly desirable).  Students meeting the above requirements must also submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation and a personal statement to the admissions committee. The admissions committee will interview select students as part of its determination of admission. Applications for admission are available in the Undergraduate Program Office, 115 Wolf Hall.

 

See text above for University and College requirements.

 

I. Prerequisite courses for admission to the Pharmaceutical Sciences concentration

Biological Sciences Courses

BISC207/BISC208      Introductory Biology I & II ………………..……………………8

BISC306                     General Physiology……………...…………......……………..….3

BISC316                     Physiology Laboratory……………………………………………2

BISC442                     Vertebrate Morphology……………………...……………………4

BISC300                     Microbiology…………………………………...…………………4

 

Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Science requirements

CHEM103/104            General Chemistry I & II………………………………………….8

CHEM321/322            Organic Chemistry I & II …………………………………………8

PHYS201/202             Introductory Physics I & II………………………………………..8

MATH241                   Analytical Geometry and Calculus A……………………………..4

 

Additional requirements outside the sciences

ENGL110                    Critical Reading and Writing…………………………………….3

3 courses in languages, literature, philosophy, religion, arts…………………………….9*

3 courses in sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science……………………9*

 

*These courses fulfill the Thomas Jefferson University Social Sciences and Humanities required electives and must also fulfill College of Arts and Sciences Group A, B, and C Breadth Requirements.  One of these courses must fulfill the University of Delaware multicultural requirement and one must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences second writing course requirement.

 

II. Required courses at Thomas Jefferson University

Biochemistry--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 credits

Immunology---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 credits

Molecular Biology--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 credits

Biostatistics----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 credits

Pathophysiology I & II---------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 credits

Pharmacology I & II----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 credits

Biopharmaceutics & Principles of Clinical Pharmacokinetics----------------------------------3 credits

ATTACHMENT 5

 

Matching TJU Prerequisites and UD Courses

 

Thomas Jefferson University

University of Delaware

 

Prerequisite Courses

Credits

Course

Credits

Biological Science

Biological Sciences

Anatomy and Physiology I & II

8

BISC306

3

 

 

BISC316

2

 

 

BISC442

4

Biology I

4

BISC207

4

Biology II

4

BISC208

4

Microbiology

4

BISC300

4

Chemistry & Physics

 

Chemistry & Physics

 

General Chemistry I

4

CHEM103

4

General Chemistry II

4

CHEM104

4

Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM321

4

Organic Chemistry II

4

CHEM322

4

Physics I

4

PHYS201

4

Physics II

4

PHYS202

4

English

 

English

 

   English Composition

3

   ENGL110 Composition

3

Mathematics

 

Mathematics

 

   Calculus

3

   MATH241

4

Electives

 

Electives

 

Social Sciences: for example, languages, literature, philosophy, religion, arts

9

University language req.

CAS group A & B req.

0-12

12

Humanities: for example, sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science

9

CAS group C req.   

  

 6

TOTAL

68

 

70+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT 6

 

Course descriptions for Thomas Jefferson University courses that fulfill the Biological Sciences 43 elective credit requirement.

 

First Year (P1) at Thomas Jefferson University

 

Biochemistry (3 credits)

This course will explore: the chemistry of biomacromolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and DNA); enzymology and co-enzymes and kinetics; metabolic pathways to energy utilization; nucleic acid metabolism, including DNA replication and repair, RNA, and protein synthesis; and recombinant DNA technology.

 

Biostatistics (3 credits)

This course will provide the student with an understanding of commonly used statistical tests and their basis, the skills needed to manage data sets and evaluate statistical results, and the knowledge necessary to apply the concepts of statistical versus clinical significance to practice.

 

Immunology (3 credits)

This course will provide the student with the knowledge in human immunity and immune response, the principles of antigen-antibody relationships, molecular biology of immune response, and the genetic basis for antibody synthesis, development, function, and immunopathology that will be necessary for further exploration into related topics in immunology –based pharmacology and therapeutics.

 

Medicinal Chemistry (3 credits)

This course will provide a foundation for the pharmacology series of courses by imparting in the student an understanding of physico-chemical properties of drug molecules in relation to drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; the chemical basis of pharmacology and therapeutics; fundamental pharmacophores for drugs used to treat disease; the structure activity relationships in relation to drug-target interactions; chemical pathways of drug metabolism; and an application to making drug therapy decisions.

 

Molecular Biology (3 credits)

This course will evaluate cell structure and components, ion channels and receptor physiology, mitosis and meiosis, chromosomes and DNA, gene transcription and translation processes, and recombinant DNA technology as will be necessary for the in-depth understanding of topics covered in the pathophysiology and clinical diagnosis courses.

 

Pathophysiology I and II (6 credits)

These courses will provide the pharmacy student with an understanding of the basic principles and mechanisms of disease, including:  inflammation and repair; degeneration; hemodynamic disturbances; developmental defects; and neoplasia.  This level of understanding will be applied in addressing disease states amenable to pharmacist intervention.

 

 

Second Year (P2) at Thomas Jefferson University

 

Pharmacology I and II (6 credits)

This course series will introduce the pharmacy student to the process of drug discovery and development.  It will focus on the mechanism of action of drugs in various categories, the pharmacodynamics of drug action and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, the adverse effects and side effects of drugs, drug-target interactions, and drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-lab test interactions.  Pharmacogenomics/genetics will be discussed as the basis for disease and drug action and for the alteration of drug metabolism. Genome and proteomic principles in relation to disease and drug development and the genetic basis for individualizing drug doses will be introduced.  An understanding of the role of pharmacology in drug choice and the treatment of disease will result.

 

Biopharmaceutics and Principles of Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3 credits)

This course addresses the biological principles of dosage forms and the in vivo drug kinetics (linear and nonlinear); principles of bioavailability/bioequivalence; physiologic determinates of drug onset and duration; drug, disease, and dietary influences on absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; the clinical pharmacokinetics of commonly used and low-therapeutic-index drugs; and the pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic interface.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT 7

 

SAMPLE CURRICULUM

Possible Course Sequence for University of Delaware Students Pharmaceutical Sciences Track

 

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester                                                              Spring Semester

MATH241 Bio-Calculus section       4                     ENGL110 Crit. Reading & Writing      3

BISC207 Intro Bio I                           4                     BISC208 Intro Bio II                         4        

CHEM103 Gen. Chem. I                   4                     CHEM104 Gen. Chem. II                  4

Foreign Language 106                                  4                      Foreign Language 107                                   4

                       

Total                                                   16                                                                                 15

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester                                                                        Spring Semester

CHEM321 Organic Chem I               4                      CHEM 322 Organic Chem II             4

BISC306                                             4                      BISC442                                             4

Multicultural Course  *,**                    3                      Group A, B, or C Requirement*        3

Group A, B, or C Requirement*        3                      Group A, B, or C Requirement*        3

 

Total                                                14                                                                                 14

 

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall Semester                                                                        Spring Semester

PHYS201                                            4                      PHYS202                                            4

BISC300                                             3                      Second Writing Course***               3

Group A, B, or C Requirement*        3                      Group A, B, or C Requirement*        3

Electives****                                     3                      Electives****                                     6

BISC316                                             2

 

Total                                                 15                                                                                16

 

* Must also fulfill TJU Humanities and Social Sciences prerequisities

**Multicultural Course must also satisfy Group A, B, or C Requirement

***Second Writing Course must also satisfy Group A, B, or C Requirement

****Taking UD Biological Sciences courses reduces the number of TJU courses need to fulfill the Biological Sciences elective 43 credit requirment for the BS degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

 

 

 

 

Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum

Thomas Jefferson University- First two years*

 

 

Professional Year 1

 

Fall Semester                                                             Spring Semester

Biochemistry                                         3                      Molecular Biology                                3

Immunology                                          3                      Medicinal Chemistry                             2

Pathophysiology I                                 3                      Pathophysiology II                                3

Healthcare communications &                           Physical Assessment &

            Patient Counseling                    2                                  Clinical Skills                           3

Preventive Healthcare &                                               Biostatistics                                          3

            Self-Care Issues                       2                     

Healthcare Delivery Systems     2

Pharmacy Practice I                              1                      Pharmacy Practice II                            1

IPPE I  - Healthcare related -                            IPPE II – Community Pharmacy                       1

            Service Learning                       1

Total                                                   17                                                                                16

 

Professional Year 2*

 

Fall Semester                                                             Spring Semester

Drug Information & Literature                           Clinical Diagnosis &

            Evaluation                                 3                                  Pharmacotherapy                      4

Pharmaceutics & Drug                                      Biopharmaceutics & Principles

            Delivery Systems                      3                         of Clinical Pharmacokinetics   3

Pharmaceutics Lab                               1                      Pharmacy Practice Lab             1

Pharmacology I                                    3                      Pharmacology II                                   3

Medication Safety                                 2                      Electives                                               3

Pharmacy Management             3                     

Pharmacy Practice III                           1                      Pharmacy Practice IV               1

IPPE III – Hospital/Institutional                         IPPE IV – Outpatient/Ambulatory

            Pharmacy                                 1                                  Care Clinic                               1

Total                                                   17                                                                                16

 

*Underlined courses fulfill Biological Sciences BS degree with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences 43 elective credit requirement.