Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.) - Research and Industry Specialization

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Contact/Coordinator

Dan Hansen, Laughrey Endowed Dean
Brad Laible, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
James Clem, Associate Dean of Student Services
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Avera Health and Science Center 133
605-688-6197 or 605-688-5591

Program Information

The Research and Industry Specialization within the Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.) program integrates scientific training with research-focused experiences to prepare students for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Coursework includes physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and research. The specialization prepares graduates for entry-level research and industry roles in pharmaceutical and related companies or for further study in graduate or professional programs.

Requirements for Pharmaceutical Sciences Major - Research and Industry Specialization: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 and SGR #3 Electives Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: SGR #4 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics: MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4 and MATH 121L - Survey of Calculus Lab [HSDC] Credits: 1
Goal #6 Natural Sciences: CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , and CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1

Major Requirements

BIOL 151 - General Biology I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy (COM) Credits: 3
BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab (COM) Credits: 1
BIOL 325 - Physiology (COM) Credits: 3
BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab (COM) Credits: 1
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I (COM) Credits: 3
CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (COM) Credits: 1
CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II (COM) Credits: 3
CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (COM) Credits: 1
MICR 231 - General Microbiology (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
MICR 231L - General Microbiology Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
NURS 201 - Medical Terminology Credits: 1
PHA 313 - Pharmacy Calculations Credits: 1
PHA 323 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Credits: 4
PHA 324 - Biomedical Science I Credits: 4
PHA 331 - Pharmaceutics I Credits: 4
PHA 332 - Pharmaceutics II Credits: 2
PHA 340 - Medicinal Chemistry I Credits: 3
PHA 341 - Medicinal Chemistry II Credits: 3
PHA 352 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology I Credits: 3
PHA 353 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology II Credits: 3
PHA 415 - Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Credits: 4
PHA 425 - Biomedical Science II Credits: 3
PHA 452 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology III Credits: 4
PHA 453 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology IV Credits: 4
PHA 465 - Techniques in Pharmaceutical Research Credits: 3
PHA 470 - Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development Credits: 3
PHA 498 - Research (COM) Credits: 1-4 (4 credits required)
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select 6 credits from the following list. Credits: 6

MICR 450 - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: 3
PHA 465 - Techniques in Pharmaceutical Research Credits: 3
STAT 435 - Applied Bioinformatics Credits: 3

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements*: 34 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 86 Credit Hours
Electives**: 0 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

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