This major is an exciting collaboration between Alverno College and Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) School of Pharmacy or the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy. At Alverno, students enrolled in this advanced program complete 86 credits in six semesters, then apply to the CUW or MCW Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Upon successful completion of two semesters as a student in the CUW or MCW PharmD program, students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science from Alverno and continue on in their studies at CUW or MCW! Students in this major will work closely with their Alverno academic advisor to assure their preparation for pharmacy school is on track. Students applying to CUW are guaranteed an interview with CUW School of Pharmacy admissions. Students intending to attend MCW School of Pharmacy will apply into the 3+3 dual degree program in their second semester and are guaranteed admission as long as they continue to meet the academic requirements of the program. There are also various options for students who do not enroll or continue at CUW or MCW.
Pharmaceutical science requires students to communicate effectively, using language, concepts, and models of chemistry and biology as foundations for their work. The methodologies of chemistry, biology, and pharmaceutical science help students define and solve problems independently and collaboratively. In the lab, students use a wide variety of instruments and techniques with accuracy, precision, safety, and an attention to local and global implications of laboratory and professional practice in this major. Within their courses, students learn to critique data, strategies, and models of natural science, as well as use values and scientific information to make responsible decisions about the use of chemical materials. Throughout this collaboration, students develop a professional identity and apply their learning in professional settings.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math & Physics Courses | ||
| MT-152 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MT-256 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| PH-241 & 241L | Calculus-Based Physics 1 and Physics Lab | 4 |
| Science Courses | ||
| BI-251 & 251L | Microbiology and Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| CH-213 & 213L | Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules and Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules Lab | 4 |
| CH-221 & 221L | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 - Lab | 4 |
| CH-234 & 234L | Analytical Chemistry/Quantitative Analys and Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis Lab | 4 |
| CH-322 & 322L | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Lab | 4 |
| CH-374 | CH Assessment in Effective Citizenship | 0 |
| SC-120 & 120L | Foundations of Biology and Foundations of Biology Lab | 4 |
| BI Elective | Biology (BI) Electives | 6-8 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| SSC-101 | 4 | |
| or PSY-110 | Life Span Development | |
| MGT-210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PPS-229 | Career & Internship Planning | 1 |
| MCW/CUW credit | Partner school coursework | 18 |
| Total Credits | 68-70 | |