Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)

Whether you’re planning for a career in healthcare, research, industry, or any other field that bridges science and healthcare, your knowledge and skills will be in high demand. Take the next step toward a meaningful career with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences!

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Don’t limit yourself to a single discipline. Pharmaceutical sciences is an interdisciplinary field that brings together chemistry, physiology, and biology for the purposes of developing better and more effective treatments. Our faculty study the impact of drugs and other chemicals on the body, make groundbreaking discoveries to improve drug efficacy, develop biological and genetic indicators to better predict patient outcomes, and discover innovative new drug delivery systems.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Major Requirements

Refer to the PharmSci Degree Requirement Checklist to see the most updated general education and major requirements.  Students who first enrolled at UArizona prior to Fall 2023 should scroll down to the archived course plans to view their general education and major requirements.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor

The Pharmaceutical Sciences minor allows students to build on the science foundation gained in their major, and to apply those scientific concepts toward the understanding and development of more effective treatments.  This minor is an excellent supplement to majors in chemistry, physiology, biochemistry, biology, and other science majors, but can be a great fit for anyone with an interest in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, or biotechnology.

The minor requires a minimum of 18 PCOL units, from the approved minor course list.  Almost all minor courses require prerequisites in chemistry, physiology, and/or biology.  Schedule a meeting with or email a PharmSci Advisor in order to develop a course plan, and to formally declare the minor.  

Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor Requirements - (Effective Fall 2024)