{"id":163,"date":"2013-03-19T17:05:52","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T17:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2025-07-25T11:27:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:27:06","slug":"bsps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/","title":{"rendered":"B.S. in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B.S. in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"BSBPS\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-bsbps\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-54782\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54782\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54490\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54490\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54489\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54489\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54487\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54487\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/careers\/\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54488\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54488\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"type-intro\">Our four-year B.S. program turns your passion for science into a thriving career. Dive into diverse topics related to human health including drug discovery and design, disease mechanisms and drug action, and drug delivery and therapeutic interventions. Gain expertise in designing, developing, and evaluating medications, preparing you for high-paying opportunities at world-class pharmaceutical companies, consumer products, and healthcare. Whether your journey leads to laboratory or clinical research, manufacturing, marketing, or regulatory oversight, you\u2019ll graduate ready to excel. With strong demand and limitless growth potential, we will support your aspirations, whether you&#8217;re focused on biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or a pre-med or pre-health pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/request-info\/\" title=\"\">request info<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/bsps\/bachelor-of-science-in-pharmaceutical-science-prospective-students\/\" title=\"\">upcoming events<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/applying-to-uri\/\" title=\"\">apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH.jpg\" alt=\"student mixing chemicals in a lab\" class=\"wp-image-54561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-1024x380.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-768x285.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-1536x570.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-2048x760.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-364x135.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-500x186.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-1000x371.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-1280x475.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/bsps-PH-2000x742.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Program Highlights<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cutting-Edge Research:<\/strong> Build practical skills and technical expertise in NIH-funded, state-of-the-art labs, equipping you for real-world challenges.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands-On Learning:<\/strong> Experience graduate-level mentorship and research from year one, preparing you for lasting success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unmatched Preparation: <\/strong>With a focus on drug development, pharmacology, and biomedical sciences, you\u2019ll gain a competitive edge in admissions for medical school, PA programs, and Pharm.D. programs unmatched by traditional pre-med or biology majors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expert Faculty Mentorship:<\/strong> Learn from seasoned professionals in pharmacy specialties committed to your growth and research excellence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job Stability and Impact:<\/strong> Enter a high-demand field with job security where your impact will be felt across the entire healthcare ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pathway to Advanced Degrees:<\/strong> Lay the foundation for pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Career Support:<\/strong> Access internships, job fairs, and networking opportunities to land your ideal role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s to Master\u2019s (4+1) Program:<\/strong> Earn two degrees in just five years while focusing on research, internships, scholarship opportunities, and real-world experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Study Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science at URI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section>\n<div class=\"breakout\" style=\"background: #c0ddf2;padding-top: 2rem;margin-bottom: 2rem\">\n\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds content-width\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>100%<\/span><span>of BSPS Students Employed at Graduation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>300+<\/span><span>Experiential Learning and Employment Partnerships<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>6,800+<\/span><span>Alumni for Mentorships, Internships, and Guidance<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Employers Hiring Our Graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amgen, Pfizer, Denison Pharmaceuticals, Lipomed, CellDex Therapeutics, Vericel Corporation, NY State Department of Health, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, CVS Caremark Corp, Medtronic, Teknor Apex, Hanna Instruments, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/careers-by-major\/pharmaceutical-sciences-b-s\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/careers-by-major\/pharmaceutical-sciences-b-s\/\">and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/ipsp\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/IPSP-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>International Pharmaceutical Science Program<\/h2><p>Gain global experience in pharmaceutical sciences through language immersion and a year abroad, preparing for leadership roles.<br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/\">Undergraduate Admission<\/a>\u00a0or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/stephanie-forschner-dancause\/\">Stephanie Forschner-Dancause<\/a>, Associate Teaching Professor and Director of BPS Programs, at 401.874.5517 or <a href=\"mailto:rxadmission@uri.edu\">rxadmission@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/Forschner-Dancause-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54557 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/Forschner-Dancause-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/Forschner-Dancause-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/Forschner-Dancause-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/Forschner-Dancause-1-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B.S. in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Our four-year B.S. program turns your passion for science 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