Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed for students who are planning to obtain both a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in seven years. It provides a solid science foundation and broad liberal arts education while preparing students for careers in the areas of research/laboratory work, quality control, and administration in pharmaceutics, biotechnology, and healthcare industries.

This major is open to incoming first-year students. Current students can declare this major if they have been admitted to the Temple University School of Pharmacy and have completed the undergraduate major requirements. In order to complete this major, students must successfully complete all major requirements and their first year of coursework at the Temple University School of Pharmacy.

The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a 4-year, non-licensure, undergraduate bachelor's degree program, and does not qualify the student for state board examination to become a registered pharmacist.

Students must meet the admissions requirements for early admission to the Temple University School of Pharmacy. All students, including Pharmaceutical Sciences majors, must formally apply to the PharmD through PharmCAS.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: ST-PS-BS

Contact Information

Susan Varnum, Program Director and Professor of Chemistry
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Science Education​
College of Science and Technology​
Gladfelter Hall, Room 629
215-204-4073
susan.varnum@temple.edu

Joan Hankins, BBA, Director of Admissions
School of Pharmacy
215-707-4900
joan.hankins@temple.edu

College of Science and Technology
Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development
Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111
1809 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19122-6073
215-204-2890
cstadv@temple.edu

Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising
Mitten Hall, Suite 110
215-204-2513
healthadvising@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

1. University Requirements (123 total s.h.)
   • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
   • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:

     Course List

     Code	Title	Credit Hours
     SCTC 2396	Writing for Science and Technology (WI)	3
     Add one additional writing-intensive course		3

   • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
     • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
     • Students who complete CST majors receive a waiver for 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
   • Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
2. College Requirements
   • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
     • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above). Up to 33 credits taken during the first year at the School of Pharmacy can be used toward this requirement.
   • Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
     • SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
     • SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (47-50 s.h.)
   At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. Pharmacy courses will count towards this requirement.

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   Chemistry
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 1031 & CHEM 1033	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I
   CHEM 1951 & CHEM 1953	Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 1032 & CHEM 1034	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II
   CHEM 1952 & CHEM 1954	Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 2201 & CHEM 2203	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
   CHEM 2211 & CHEM 2213	Organic Chemistry for Majors I and Organic Majors Laboratory I (F)
   CHEM 2921 & CHEM 2923	Organic Chemistry for Honors I and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 2202 & CHEM 2204	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
   CHEM 2212 & CHEM 2214	Organic Chemistry for Majors II and Organic Majors Laboratory II (S)
   CHEM 2922 & CHEM 2924	Organic Chemistry for Honors II and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)
   Biology
   BIOL 1111	Introduction to Organismal Biology	4
   or BIOL 1911	Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology
   Select one of the following:		4
   BIOL 1112	Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
   or BIOL 1912	Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
   BIOL 2112	Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
   or BIOL 2912	Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
   Mathematics
   MATH 1041	Calculus I	4
   or MATH 1941	Honors Calculus I
   Physics
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1021	Introduction to General Physics I
   PHYS 1061	Elementary Classical Physics I
   or PHYS 1961	Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
   PHYS 2021	General Physics I
   or PHYS 2921	Honors General Physics I
   Anatomy & Physiology
   Select one of the following: 1		3-4
   KINS 1221	Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I
   KINS 1223	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   BIOL 2233	Mammalian Anatomy (F)
   Select one of the following: 1		3-4
   KINS 1222	Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II
   KINS 1224	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   BIOL 3334	Mammalian Physiology (S)
   Data Science or Economics
   Select one of the following:		3
   ECON 1101	Macroeconomic Principles
   ECON 1102	Microeconomic Principles
   ECON 1901	Honors Macroeconomic Principles
   ECON 1902	Honors Microeconomic Principles
   SCTC 1013	Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences
   Science and Technology
   SCTC 2396	Writing for Science and Technology (WI)	3
   Writing-Intensive
   Writing-Intensive Course (WI)		3-4
   Total Credit Hours		47-50

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   (F) - Fall only course
   (S) - Spring only course

   ¹

   The anatomy and physiology courses must either both be KINS courses or BIOL courses. Students may not mix and match these courses.

4. School of Pharmacy requirements (33 s.h.)

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

¹

The anatomy and physiology courses must either both be KINS courses or BIOL courses. Students may not mix and match these courses.

NOTES:

• 62-65 credits - required undergraduate prerequisites for admission to the Pharmacy Program.
• 28-25 credits - required to complete undergraduate degree requirements, including GenEd and Writing Intensive requirements not satisfied with the 62-65 credits required for admission to the Pharmacy Program.
• 33 credits - School of Pharmacy credits.