Requirements for Undergraduate and Professional Programs of Study
The student is responsible for the correct selection of the program of study each semester and for the fulfillment of the requirements given here. Although advisors will assist wherever possible, the final responsibility rests with the student. The CPPS reserves the right to change its policies and procedures at any time. These changes will be binding on the date they are approved by faculty action. Courses taken at other colleges of pharmacy will not substitute for required professional division courses. The only pharmacy courses a pre-pharmacy student is permitted to take through the CPPS, until final admission to the professional division is achieved, are the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHPR 1000 | Orientation | 1 |
| PHPR 2000 | Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 |
| PHPR 2040 | Introduction to Cosmetic Science | 1 |
| PHCL 2220 | Drugs, Medicine And Society | 3 |
| PHCL 2600 | Functional Anatomy And Pathophysiology I | 4 |
| PHCL 2610 | Introductory Physiology | 3 |
| PHCL 2620 | Functional Anatomy And Pathophysiology II | 4 |
| PHCL 2900 | Pharmacology Research Introduction | 1-3 |
| MBC 2960 | Undergraduate Research | 1-6 |
Only students admitted to the professional division will be allowed to take 3000- or 4000-level courses in the college.
Degree Requirements
The curriculum as outlined in the current catalog is subject to modifications with immediate implementation to keep pace with changing trends in pharmaceutical education and in accordance with accreditation standards.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Requirements
In response to the increasing demand for scientists, researchers, and administrators in the pharmaceutical fields, The University of Toledo CPPS offers the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) degree program. The BSPS degree is a four-year baccalaureate program. Pharmaceutical sciences represent the collective basic sciences that underlie pharmacy. The majors and one minor under this degree include:
- Cosmetic science and formulation design (PCOS) major and minor
- Drug Discovery and Design (DDAD) (welcoming first class into the professional division in Fall 2025)
The BSPS degree is designed for students who wish to pursue careers related to the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical science and research, pharmacy administration and sales, the biomedical industry, the personal products industry, forensic science, as well as health-care administration. It also prepares students to pursue graduate studies or enter professional schools including medicine, dentistry, law, and physician assistant programs.
General Program Requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for graduation with all Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical sciences non-PharmD majors.
Pre-Pharamcy Division Requirements
In the pre-pharmacy division, the first two years of the BSPS program, students will be broadly trained in the arts, humanities and social sciences – although the natural sciences will receive emphasis. The curriculum of the pre-pahrmacy division of the CPPS is similar for the Pharm.D. and the BSPS degrees.
College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPPS) Pre-Pharmacy (PREP) Curriculum
Applying to Professional Division (P1) for Fall 2018 or after
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
Fall 1st Year |
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| PHPR 1000 | Orientation 1 | 1 |
| MATH 1850 | Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 4 |
| BIOL 2180 | Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
Spring 1st Year |
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| PHCL 2610 | Introductory Physiology | 3 |
| MATH 2640 | Statistics for Applied Science | 3 |
| CHEM 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1290 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I (UT Core Requirement) | 3 |
| UT Core Requirement (US Diversity) 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Term | ||
Fall 2nd Year |
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| CHEM 2410 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2460 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors | 1 |
| PHYS 1750 | Introduction To Physics 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| UT Core Requirement (Social Science) 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
Spring 2nd Year |
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| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2470 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Non-Majors | 1 |
| UT Core Requirement (Social Science) 2 | 3 | |
| UT Core Requirement (Humanities/Fine Arts) 2 | 3 | |
| UT Core Requirement (Humanities/Fine Arts) 2 | 3 | |
| UT Core Requirement (Non-US Culture) 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
- 1
Only offered during fall semesters.
- 2
If double-dip, PREP courseload reduced by 3 hours. Only one double dip is allowed for the UT Core requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Professional Division Requirements
In the professional division of the BSPS degree program, the last two years of the program, advanced courses of study and internship experience in each major lead to a unique concentration in the pharmaceutical fields. Requirements can be found under General Criteria for Progression to the Professional Division of the BSPS Program.