BA/BS in Pharmacology

The Pharmacology program is a 67-credit Bachelor of Science major offered by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Science. It combines core pharmacology courses with related biomedical sciences, building a foundation in the physical and chemical basis of cell function, genetics, and organic chemistry alongside introductory pharmacology and mammalian physiology in the first required year. In the second required year, students take metabolic biochemistry, a cell and molecular biology laboratory course, and pharmacology courses covering drug action, the role of drugs in disease treatment, and principles of toxicology, supplemented by complementary courses. The major is intended to give students a grounding suitable for employment in pharmacology-related fields or for entry into graduate or professional training programs such as medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. Students admitted to the program are expected to meet regularly with the Student Affairs Coordinator to verify their course selections and progress toward degree completion. As with all Faculty of Science majors, students must satisfy both this program's specific course requirements and the broader Bachelor of Science degree requirements, including the Foundation program, to graduate. The program suits students planning careers or further study in pharmacology, toxicology, drug development, or biomedical research.