Biology (B.S.) Leading to Pharm.D.
Salve Regina University along with the University of Saint Joseph offers a pathway for students to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy in six years. Students complete three years of study in biology at Salve Regina, followed by three years in Saint Joseph’s Pharm.D. program. Before conferral of the B.S. in Biology from Salve Regina University, the student must request that University of Saint Joseph forward transcripts to verify completion of all required course work. See Pharmacy Dual Degree for more information.
Biology (B.S.) majors in the 3+3 pharmacy dual degree complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 83–84 credits (26 courses) in their major (includes courses taken at St. Joseph that transfer over to Salve Regina University to complete B.S. requirements):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO-210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO-253 | Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population | 4 |
| BIO-305 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO-325 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH-191 | Applied Calculus | 3-4 |
| or MTH-195 | Calculus I | |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECN-102 | Introductory Microeconomics | |
| Total Credits | 64-65 | |
Degree Plan for Biology (B.S.) Leading for Pharm.D.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH-191 or MTH-195 |
Applied Calculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | ||
| Finding Your Moral Compass | ||
| Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Choose TWO of the following: | 6 | |
| College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | ||
| Finding Your Moral Compass | ||
| Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Foreign Language Core Course | 3 | |
| Literature Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIO-253 | Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population | 4 |
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 2 | 1 |
| Foreign Language Core Course | 3 | |
| Visual & Performing Arts Core | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO-210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO-305 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 |
| History Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| BIO-325 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Social Science Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course in RTS or PHL | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fourth Year at University of Saint Joseph | ||
| PHRM700 | Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy 3 | 3 |
| PHRM712 | Biochemical Principles in Healthcare 1 3 | 3 |
| PHRM735 | Evidence-based Practice 1 | 3 |
| PHRM729 | Pharmacy Law 1 | 2 |
| PHRM704 | Dosage Form Design and Calculations 1 3 | 4 |
| PHRM706 | Dosage Form Design and Calculations Laboratory | 1 |
| PHRM705 | Dosage Form Design and Calculations 2 | 4 |
| PHRM709 | Immunization Certification | 2 |
| PHRM771 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 | 2 |
| PHRM713 | Biochemical Principles in Healthcare 2 3 | 3 |
| PHRM720 | Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacoeconomics | 4 |
| PHRM715 | Fundamentals of Drug Action 1 3 | 2 |
| PHRM730 | Patient Care Pharmacy Practice 1 | 3 |
| PHRM708 | Basic and Applied Pharmacokinetics 3 | 4 |
| PHRM731 | Patient Care Pharmacy Practice 2 | 3 |
| PHRM734 | Operational Pharmacy Practice Laboratory | 1 |
| PHRM736 | Evidence-based Practice 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 46 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| University of St. Joseph 4 | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Sixth Year | ||
| University of St. Joseph 3 | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 142-143 | |
- 1
The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.
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University of Saint Joseph course will transfer to Salve Regina University to count toward Biology electives for B.S. degree.
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Courses for years five and six to meet degree requirements will be specified by University of Saint Joseph.
Minimum of 120 credits required for undergraduate degree conferral.