B.S. in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science
Future Students
Have questions?
Visit Undergraduate Admission or contact Stephanie Forschner-Dancause
Director of BSBPS Program at 401.874.5517
sdancause@uri.edu
Explore Your Future in Pharmacy at URI! Whether you’re just beginning to consider a career in pharmacy or you’re ready to dive deeper into our Pharm.D. and BSPS programs, the College of Pharmacy offers a variety of engaging opportunities to connect. Join us for in-person info sessions and student-led tours of Avedisian Hall, attend virtual Q&As and student chats, or schedule a one-on-one meeting with our recruitment director. You can also explore our facilities through a virtual tour, hear from alumni during career panels, and learn more about direct entry options. These events are designed to help you discover what makes URI Pharmacy a vibrant and supportive place to launch your journey.
Featured Events
BSPS Alumni Career Panel
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Learn what you can do with a biomedical and pharmaceutical science degree from the University of Rhode Island. Alumni will discuss their career paths, the impact of URI, and how their education prepared them for future opportunities.
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College of Pharmacy Exploration Day
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm
Please join us for this special interactive event designed for you to get a closer look at the College of Pharmacy at URI. You’ll learn about the role of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, explore research opportunities, participate in health and wellness activities, tour the College of Pharmacy, and experience our simulation lab. This event is for high school students or any students interested in transferring into our programs in the College of Pharmacy.
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In-Person
Join us for an engaging in-person information session that will showcase the URI Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Bachelor of Science (BPS/Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science) programs, along with a student-led tour of Avedisian Hall. The session will kick off at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, where a knowledgeable representative from the College of Pharmacy will welcome you and lead you across campus to the main event in Avedisian Hall.
Additionally, you have the opportunity to enhance your visit by registering for an optional campus session and tour that is separate from the pharmacy event. Please choose a time that is before the College of Pharmacy session for planning purposes. The group will depart the welcome center promptly at 1:30 pm to walk to Avedisian Hall.
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Virtual
Join us on Zoom for a brief information session and an informal question-and-answer opportunity to learn more about the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science (BPS) programs at URI College of Pharmacy. In this session, we highly encourage active participation through the small group format. Please bring your questions, our students and faculty are eager to meet you!
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Interact with our Students
Shadow a College of Pharmacy Student
See what it’s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy…..attend a sophomore Intro to Pharmacy course and take a tour of Avedisian Hall! Visiting students will have the opportunity to shadow a class during the date/time noted.
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Virtual Chat with a College of Pharmacy Students
Drop in via Zoom to chat with current College of Pharmacy Pharmbassador students representing both the PharmD and BSPS programs. Ask anything about our programs, campus life, transferring, or what it’s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy.
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| Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:00 PM |
Interact with our Faculty
Virtual 1-on-1 with BPS Program Faculty
Sign up for a 30-minute virtual slot to individually meet with Dr. Angela Slitt, Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Bring your questions to learn more about our four-year biomedical and pharmaceutical science (BPS) program.
