Dual Physiology Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program Curriculum

PreProfessional Pharmacy Curriculum/Physiology

Students interested in the dual B.S. in Physiology and Pharm.D. program begin their studies as Physiology or Pre-Pharmacy majors. They can declare the dual program as juniors, provided they meet the Pharm.D. admissions requirements. The program consists of three pre-professional years, after which students apply to the Pharm.D. program in their third year. Students will receive guidance from advisors in both the Physiology and Pharmacy departments. To declare the program, students should contact an advisor for further instructions.

• LIFE 1010  - General Biology Credits: 4
• MOLB 2240  - Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
• CHEM 1020  - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 1030  - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
• CHEM 2420  - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 2440  - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
• MATH 2200  - Calculus I Credits: 4
• STAT 2050  - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
• LIFE 3050  - Genetics Credits: 4
• KIN 2040  - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
• KIN 2041  - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHYS 1110  - General Physics I Credits: 4
• PHYS 1120  - General Physics II Credits: 4
• ZOO 3115  - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4
• MOLB 3610  - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 4
• ZOO 4125  - Integrative Physiology Credits: 5
• G - Global Awareness: 3 Credits
• D-Diversity Requirement: 3 Credits

• Physiology Electives: 6 Credits

  Total Credits: 92

BS Physiology/Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum

• PHCY 6100  - Dose Form Design Credits: 4
• PHCY 6102  - Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Credits: 4
• PHCY 6106  - Pharmaceutical Calculations Credits: 2
• PHCY 6110  - Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry I Credits: 4 (Apply to Dual Degree)
• PHCY 6120  - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: 4 (Apply to Dual Degree)
• PHCY 6140  - Introduction to Social Administrative Pharmacy Credits: 3
• PHCY 6151  - Pharmacy Practice Credits: 2
• PHCY 6152  - Therapeutics I Credits: 3
• PHCY 6160  - Pharmacist Skills I Credits: 1
• PHCY 6161  - Pharmacist Skills II Credits: 1
• PHCY 6170  - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-IPPE1 Credits: 1

• PHCY 6214 Medicinal/Natural Products Chemistry II Credits: 4 (Apply to Dual Degree)

• PHCY 6230  - Pharmacology I Credits: 4 (Apply to Dual Degree)
• PHCY 6231  - Pharmacology II Credits: 4 (Apply to Dual Degree)
• PHCY 6240  - Research and Evaluation Methods in Pharmacy Credits: 3
• PHCY 6245  - Patient/Professional Interactions Credits: 3
• PHCY 6246  - Pharmacy Management, Marketing and Finance Credits: 3
• PHCY 6251  - Therapeutics II Credits: 3
• PHCY 6260  - Pharmacist Skills III Credits: 1
• PHCY 6261  - Pharmacist Skills IV Credits: 2
• PHCY 6270  - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 2 - IPPE2 Credits: 1
• PHCY 6300  - Sterile Products Credits: 2
• PHCY 6301  - Sterile Products Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHCY 6312  - Clinical Toxicology Credits: 3
• PHCY 6340  - Health Care Policy and Advocacy Credits: 2
• PHCY 6341  - Pharmacy Practice Law Credits: 3
• PHCY 6344  - Pharmacy Ethics Credits: 1
• PHCY 6350  - Therapeutics III Credits: 4
• PHCY 6351  - Therapeutics IV Credits: 4
• PHCY 6353  - Drug Literature Application Credits: 2
• PHCY 6357  - Clinical Pharmacokinetics Credits: 2
• PHCY 6360  - Pharmacist Skills V Credits: 1
• PHCY 6361  - Pharmacist Skills VI Credits: 2
• PHCY 6370  - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 3 - IPPE3 Credits: 2
• PHCY 6465  - Elective Rotation In: Credits: 4
• PHCY 6470  - Internal Medicine I Credits: 4
• PHCY 6471  - Internal Medicine II Credits: 4

• Students take either PHCY 6471 or PHCY 6474

• PHCY 6473  - Ambulatory Pharmaceutical Care Credits: 4
• PHCY 6474  - Ambulatory Pharmacy Care II Credits: 4

• Students take either PHCY 6471 or PHCY 6474

• PHCY 6480  - Introduction to Community Pharmacy Practice Credits: 4
• PHCY 6482  - Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy Practice Credits: 4
• PHCY 6481  - Advanced Community Pharmacy Credits: 4
• PHCY 6483  - Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Credits: 4
• PHCY 6485  - Reflective Learning in Pharmacy Credits: 1

• Physiology Electives:10 credits

  Pharmacy Electives: 4 credits

Pharmacy/Physiology Elective - 18 Credit Hours

Choose from Physiology Elective List

• ANSC 4120  - Principles of Mammalian Reproduction Credits: 4
• ANSC 4260  - Mammalian Endocrinology Credits: 3
• ANTH 4210  - Human Osteology Credits: 3
• ANTH 4230  - Forensic Anthropology Credits: 3
• CHEM 3550  - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences Credits: 3
• FCSC 4145  - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 4
• FCSC 4147  - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3
• KIN 3021  - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
• KIN 3038  - Sport & Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
• KIN 4042  - Advanced Biomechanics Credits: 3
• LIFE 3600  - Cell Biology Credits: 4
• MICR 4001  - Epidemiology (Diseases in Population) Credits: 3
• MOLB 3610  - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 4
• MOLB 4400  - Immunology Credits: 4
• PHCY 3450  - Foundational Pathophysiology Credits: 4
• PSYC 3250  - Health Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 4040  - Cognitive Neuroscience Credits: 4
• PSYC 4250  - Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness Credits: 3
• SOC 3550  - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
• SOC 4160  - Sociology of Aging Credits: 3
• SPPA 3265  - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Swallowing and Hearing Credits: 4
• ZOO 3010  - Vertebrate Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology Credits: 4
• ZOO 4110  - HIV/AIDS: The Disease and the Dilemma Credits: 3
• ZOO 4280  - Introduction to Neuroscience Credits: 3
• ZOO 4340  - Developmental Biology and Embryology Credits: 4
• ZOO 4735  - Advanced Topics in Physiology Credits: 1-4
• ZOO 5100  - Structure and Function of the Nervous System Credits: 4
• ZOO 5685  - Neurophysiology Credits: 3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 146