Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree
The accelerated bachelors to master’s Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program enables students to find success in a Pharmaceutical Sciences careers. The program blends the undergraduate biology curriculum with the graduate MS in Applied Pharmaceutical curriculum, allowing students to obtain their Master of Science in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences within five years of matriculating to UIW. Opportunities for graduates include the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies and research laboratories. In addition, the program provides a firm foundation for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences requires:
- 43 credits of UIW core
- 61 undergraduate credits required for the Biology major
- 7 additional undergraduate credits
- 32 graduate Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences credits (9 graduate APHS courses will count toward the undergraduate degree)
- A written thesis submitted to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and an oral defense
Curriculum
The program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Biology as well as a Master of Science in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences in five years. The B.S. in Biology incorporates a broad range of disciplines including evolution, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, topics in animal and human physiology, microbiology and ecology. The M.S. in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences provides a graduate-level curriculum in the three key areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences: medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and pharmacology.
Degree Plan
Fall of First Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1311 Composition I | 3 |
| RELS Core Course 1305, 1315, 1325, 1335 | 3 |
| BIOL 1402 Biology for Majors I and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1301 Chemistry Principles I | 3 |
| CHEM 1101 Chemistry Principles I Lab | 1 |
| FYES 1211 First Year Experience Seminar | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
Spring of First Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1311 Composition II | 3 |
| BIOL 1403 Biology for Majors II and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1302 Chemical Principles II | 3 |
| CHEM 1102 Chemical Principles II Lab | 1 |
| PHIL 1381 Intro to Philosophy | 3 |
| PEHP Activity Course | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Fall of Second Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 2310 World Literature | 3 |
| MATH 2303 or 2312 | 3 |
| CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2111 Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2121 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| Modern Language I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Spring of Second Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Modern Language II | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| BIOL 2322 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2122 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2112 Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| History Core | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Summer of Second Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Elective Course | 3 |
Fall of Third Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 1301 or 2305 Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1101 or 2105 Physics I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 3442 Ecology and Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 3311 Cell Biology | 3 |
| General Elective (3000-4000, if needed) | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Spring of Third Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 1302 or 2306 Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1102 or 2106 Physics II Lab | 1 |
| BIOL Elective (3000-4000 if needed) | 4 |
| General Elective (3000-4000 if needed) | 4 |
| BIOL 3361 Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 3202 Research Methods - Cell/Molecular Genetics | 2 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Summer of Third Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Elective Course (3000-4000, if needed) | 3 |
Fall of Fourth Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Religion or Philosophy | 3 |
| General Elective (3000-4000 if needed) | 3 |
| APHS 6310 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| APHS 6150 Research Laboratory Rotations | 1 |
| APHS 6320 Principles of Pharmacology | 3 |
| APHS 6130 Liquid Dosage Forms | 1 |
| APHS 6240 Research Methods in Drug Development | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
Spring of Fourth Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| APHS 6260 Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs | 2 |
| APHS 6131 Sterile and Biopharmaceutical Dosage Forms | 1 |
| APHS 6232 Solid and Semi-Solid Dosage Forms | 2 |
| APHS 63TP Thesis Proposal | 3 |
| APHS 6170 Selected Topics in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 6363 Research Statistics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Summer of Fourth Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| APHS 63TR Thesis Research | 3 |
Fall of Fifth Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| APHS 6180 or APHS 6280 Selected Topics in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1-2 |
| APHS 6171 Seminar | 1 |
| APHS 61TR or APHS 62TR or APHS 63TR Thesis Research Continuation | 1-3 |
| Total Hours | 3-6 |
Spring of Fifth Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| APHS 61TR or APHS 62TR or APHS 63TR Thesis Research Continuation (Thesis Research Completion and Defense) | 1-3 |
| APHS 6390 Pharmaceutical Sciences Internship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 4-6 |
In addition to the general requirements and procedures, acceptance to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences program requires students to be in Good Academic Standing and:
- Two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a professor)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 overall and for the program prerequisites
- Resume or or CV
- A statement of interest
- Invited interview.
- BS Biology majors can apply to the ABMSAPHS program after completing 60 undergraduate hours (including General Chemistry I and II with labs and Organic Chemistry I and II with labs and Calculus/Statistics)
- Conditional acceptance may be granted for students who still need to complete program prerequisites. Rising seniors must apply by May 31 to be considered for acceptance into the program.
- Additional requirements for international applicants.
- Applicants may be required to submit proof of English proficiency