The Pharmacy Studies curriculum prepares students for pharmacy-related careers and enables a strong foundation in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, administrative/social/ behavioral, and clinical sciences required in pharmacy. In addition, the curriculum prepares students for other health-related fields, as well as graduate programs in biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences. Students who receive an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy Studies typically continue their studies at the doctoral level in Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degrees in health-related professions or biomedical/pharmaceutical sciences. Graduates with this undergraduate degree may directly enter careers as pharmacy technicians or other pharmaceutical fields. The competent graduate can obtain, understand, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to problem-solve and make informed, rational, and responsible decisions. The competent graduate will have an awareness and understanding of the differences present in a pluralistic society in order to work effectively and collaboratively to produce better outcomes. The competent graduate understands their role as a member of the civic and professional community, taking steps to actively contribute and lead to produce betterments. The competent graduate recognizes the ethical and legal dimensions of pharmacy practice and health policy and makes decisions and actions based on integrity, responsibility, compassion, empathy, and respect. The competent graduate listens attentively and communicates clearly, utilizing situation appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written methods, with patients, caregivers, families, and healthcare team members. The competent graduate has a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and is able to apply basic science in the practice of pharmacy, especially with regard to safe medication usage.
