Biology (B.S.) Leading to Pharm.D.
Biology (B.S.) majors in the 3+3 pharmacy dual degree complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49–51 credits of core courses, 22–33 elective credits, 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-111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-112 | General 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 |
| Total Credits | 64-65 | |
Degree Plan for Biology (B.S.) Leading for Pharm.D.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| UNV-101 & FYT-101 |
University Seminar and First Year Studio |
4 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH-191 or MTH-195 |
Applied Calculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
| BIO-112 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Literature Core Course | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIO-253 | Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population | 4 |
| Foreign Language Core Course | 3 | |
| Visual & Performing Arts Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO-210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO-305 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 |
| History Core Course | 3 | |
| Religious & Theological Studies Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| BIO-325 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Social Science Core Course | 3 | |
| Philosophy Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fourth Year at University of Saint Joseph | ||
| PHRM700 | Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy 2 | 3 |
| PHRM712 | Biochemical Principles in Healthcare 1 2 | 3 |
| PHRM735 | Evidence-based Practice 1 | 3 |
| PHRM729 | Pharmacy Law 1 | 2 |
| PHRM704 | Dosage Form Design and Calculations 1 2 | 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 2 | 3 |
| PHRM720 | Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacoeconomics | 4 |
| PHRM715 | Fundamentals of Drug Action 1 2 | 2 |
| PHRM730 | Patient Care Pharmacy Practice 1 | 3 |
| PHRM708 | Basic and Applied Pharmacokinetics 2 | 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 3 | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Sixth Year | ||
| University of St. Joseph 3 | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 147-148 | |
- 1
One each semester
- 2
University of Saint Joseph course will transfer to Salve Regina University to count toward Biology electives for B.S. degree.
- 3
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.