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Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS)

From pharmacy to research to pre-med, a BSPS degree will get you to the health care career of your dreams.

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program provides exceptional training for success in a variety of health care or research-oriented/non-clinical graduate programs and careers. The program's innovative coursework emphasizes cutting-edge integrated science learning, hands-on laboratory experiences and career development. 

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The BSPS program offers two pathways depending on students’ post-graduation goals: Healthcare Professions and Drug Discovery & Development.

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    Healthcare Professions Pathway

    The Healthcare Professions Pathway incorporates the prerequisite coursework needed for professional programs like dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other disciplines in health sciences, while also linking higher-level concepts to clinical practice and patient care.
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    Drug Discovery & Development Pathway

    The Drug Discovery and Development Pathway is designed for students intending to pursue research-based graduate programs or careers in the pharmaceutical industry (i.e. Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences program or PhD).

Early Assurance Program (EAP)

High school students who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy may apply to Ohio State's Early Assurance Program (EAP). Students selected for this program are guaranteed admission into Ohio State’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program if all EAP criteria are met and maintained throughout their undergraduate career. 

Students interested in this option would enroll in the Healthcare Professions Pathway. 

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Combined BSPS-PharmD Degree

Open the door to a fulfilling career in pharmacy and enter the workforce sooner with a seven-year combined BSPS/PharmD degree from Ohio State.

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  • I had a wonderful experience preparing for the medical school application process with the Career Services Team and believe it made a big difference in my interviews! I attended five MD interviews and received four acceptances and one waitlist. I will be attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA this upcoming fall! When asked about the BSPS program in interviews, I was excited to share how the program and faculty offered coursework and projects that were directly tied to my interest in addiction medicine and harm reduction. I truly believe that the BSPS opened doors that allowed me to have a more competitive application for medical school.

    Lauren Weber BSPS AU23 Graduate

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