Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor of Science
Pharmaceutical Science, Bachelor of Science Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“ required for University Gen Eds. | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - Minimum grades of "C" required in each major and cognate course. | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences - 75 Hours Required | ||
| Required Chemistry Coursework | 28 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (**^) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS and QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY I and BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY II and BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | ||
| Required Pharmaceutical Coursework | 15 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATIONS AND CAREER PATHS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | ||
| CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE | ||
| APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE | ||
| CONTEMPORARY USE OF MEDICINES | ||
| PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH EXPERIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | ||
| Select 6 hours of additional Pharmaceutical Science courses in consultation with advisor | 6 | |
| Other Required Coursework (Required Cognate) | 26 | |
| BIOLOGY I (**) | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | ||
| CALCULUS FOR BIOMEDICINE | ||
or MATH 1950 | CALCULUS I | |
| PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (**) | ||
| College Requirements | 15-30+ | |
| Bachelor Science Cognate Requirement: See major requirements | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | ||
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate* - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours | ||
Additional Quantitative Literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Natural Science with or without Lab - 3-4 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| *With the exception of the Chemistry minor | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Pharmaceutical Science, Bachelor of Science Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CHEM 1180 & CHEM 1184 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| MATH 1940 or MATH 1950 | CALCULUS FOR BIOMEDICINE or CALCULUS I | 5 |
| PHSI 1010 | INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATIONS AND CAREER PATHS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | 1 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| CHEM 1190 & CHEM 1194 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | 4 |
| BIOL 1450 | BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| Approved Statistics Course: STAT 3000, PSYC 3130, SOC 2130, BIOL 4110 | 3 | |
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| BIOL 1160 | TERMINOLOGY OF HUMAN HEALTH & DISEASE | 2 |
| BIOL 2740 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 |
| CHEM 2250 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective (PHIL 2030 Intro to Ethics if pre-pharmacy) | 3 | |
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2840 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 4 |
| CHEM 2260 & CHEM 2274 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 5 |
| PHSI 3310 | APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 4650 & CHEM 4654 | BIOCHEMISTRY I and BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| PHSI 3110 | CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | 1 |
| PHSI 3210 | FOUNDATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE | 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Elective Course | 1 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 2400 & CHEM 2404 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS and QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 4660 & CHEM 4664 | BIOCHEMISTRY II and BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | 4 |
| PHSI 4410 | PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH EXPERIENCE | 1 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 1110 & PHYS 1154 | PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 5 |
| PHSI 4010 | INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| PHSI 4510 | ADVANCED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | 1 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Pharmaceutical Science Elective Course | 1-2 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHSI 4210 | CONTEMPORARY USE OF MEDICINES | 2 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Elective Course | 1 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 119-120 | |
College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study.
GPA Requirements: 2.0
Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!