Pharmacy Studies (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies is awarded after the completion of pre-professional requirements, including University Common Curriculum and Pharm.D. prerequisites and the successful completion of the first two professional years in the Pharm.D. program. The B.S./Pharm.D. are consecutive degrees. Students must earn the B.S. in Pharmacy Studies before entry into the last two years of the professional program or receive an approved plan of study from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies Requirements
Upon recommendation of the faculty, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies is awarded by vote of the Board of Trustees to students who have met the following requirements:
- earned 137 credits;
- completed all requirements for the first two years of the professional program;
- satisfied the University’s Common Curriculum Requirements; and
- earned at least a 2.0 grade point average for all calculable required pharmacy courses.
The B.S. in Pharmacy Studies does not entitle an individual to sit for a pharmacy licensing examination.
To be eligible to enroll in the first year fall semester PHRX courses, students must have successfully completed the pre-professional requirements, the Pharm.D. application procedures and have been admitted to the professional curriculum by the School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Admissions committee.
| First Professional Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| PHRX 3004 | Cellular Principles for Mechanisms of Drug Action | 3 |
| PHRX 3005 | Introduction to Therapeutics | 3 |
| PHRX 3008 | Communications and Professional Identity | 3 |
| PHRX 3010 | Self-Care and Non-Prescription Medications Module | 3 |
| PHRX 3030 | Pharmacokinetics/Biopharmaceutics | 3 |
| PHRX 3062 | Pharmacy Skills Development I | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHRX 3014 | Pharmacotherapy Essentials Module | 3 |
| PHRX 3015 | Cardiovascular Module | 3 |
| PHRX 3033 | Foundations of Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PHRX 3034 | Non-Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding | 2 |
| PHRX 3050 | Public Health and Healthcare Policy | 3 |
| PHRX 3066 | Pharmacy Skills Development II | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Professional Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHRX 4002 | IPPE Community | 1 |
| PHRX 4030 | Foundations in Pharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PHRX 4031 | Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding | 1 |
| PHRX 4045 | Psychiatry Module | 3 |
| PHRX 4063 | Pharmacy Skills Development III | 3 |
| PHRX 4067 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine and Drug Literature Evaluation | 3 |
| PHRX 5063 | Respiratory/Renal Module | 4 |
| Professional Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHRX 4001W | Current Topics in Pharmacy | 3 |
| PHRX 4046 | Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Module | 2 |
| PHRX 4047 | Endocrine and Reproductive Systems | 3 |
| PHRX 4065 | Pharmacy Skills Development IV | 2 |
| PHRX 4066 | Pharmacy Practice Management throughout the Career Trajectory | 3 |
| PHRX 4067 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine and Drug Literature Evaluation | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 75 | |
Information Literacy Competency
Information literacy competencies will be met through successful completion of program major courses.
Writing in the Major
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following to satisfy the writing in the major competency | 3 | |
| Honors Thesis in Pharmacy | ||
| Current Topics in Pharmacy | ||
Minimum Total pre-professional credits: 64
Total credits for Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies: 137
School of Pharmacy Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the School of Pharmacy section of this catalog.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Basic Pharmacy Knowledge - The graduate has demonstrated retention of basic pharmacy knowledge that is fundamental to developing proficiency with patient care plans.
- Communication - The graduate is able to effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with individuals, groups, and organizations.
- Professionalism - The graduate is able to exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
- Self-Awareness - The graduate is able to examine and reflect personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.