Prospective first-year students

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

We are so excited to meet you and share information about how the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program can set you up for success! Our team would love to speak with you about career pathways, curriculum, pre-professional education, the Early Assurance Program, and more!

If you are a prospective student, please schedule a meeting with our team to learn more about our program.

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Register for a virtual BSPS Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is one of less than 20 such programs in the country that provides exceptional training for success in a variety of healthcare or research-oriented/non-clinical graduate programs and careers. Join our BSPS Recruiter for this live virtual overview session to learn more about how the BSPS program can set you up for success.

04/01/2025

Dean's Dialogue: Insights for BSPS Parents

Congratulations on your student's admission to The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy's Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program! We are thrilled to welcome you and your family into our Pharmacy Buckeye community.

Please join us for an informative and engaging virtual session with Dean Deanna Kroetz, PhD, BS Pharm '85. Dean Kroetz will share insights about our college, discuss ways that your student can make the most of their time here, and answer your questions during a Q&A session. Staff and students of the BSPS program will also be available to answer your questions about the program.

This virtual event is designed for parents and guardians of admitted students, but your student is more than welcome to attend as well!

04/16/2025

Explore Past Virtual Events

Unable to make it to a virtual event? No worries! Check out a recording of the event below.

Learn about the Early Assurance Program (EAP) and Pharmacy Living Learning Community (LLC) during this panel discussion with current and former BSPS students! You’ll hear from a first-year student who is living in the LLC, get advice from a PharmD student, and much more.

This panel discussion offers an in-depth look at the varied career opportunities within the field of pharmacy. You’ll hear from four different pharmacists – Dr. Gretchen Pardo (Oncology), Dr. Victoria Williams (Critical Care), Dr. Sherriff Benson (Community Pharmacy), and Dr. Kyle Schuchter (Emergency Medicine) – as they describe the unique challenges they face in their fields, essential skills for success, and advice for students exploring pharmacy careers.

This panel discussion offers a look at non-pharmacy clinical programs (medicine, dentistry) and PhD and research pathways for folks interested in earning their BSPS degree and pursuing another option. You’ll hear from Dr. Chris Coss, associate professor in the College of Pharmacy and vice chair of graduate studies; Dr. Lydia Karlsson, a 2020 BSPS graduate who completed the three-year primary care track at the Ohio State College of Medicine and current PGY-2 Family Medicine Resident at Ohio State; Riley Mullins, 2019 BSPS alum who is completing a PharmD/PhD program; and Dr. Rylan Dunn, 2020 BSPS graduate and 2024 Ohio State DDS graduate who is currently a general practice resident at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

They discuss how the BSPS degree prepared them for success in their professional and graduate programs of choice.