BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Earn your BSPS at UNMC through an innovative 2+2 program that prepares you for healthcare, research, and graduate study.
Why Earn a Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences?
Whether you're preparing for a healthcare profession, considering a career in research, or still exploring your options, a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences offers a versatile and science-focused pathway. The program develops critical thinking, laboratory, and problem-solving skills while providing the academic foundation needed for a wide range of healthcare, research, and graduate education opportunities.
Why Earn a Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UNMC?
The BSPS program is more than a bachelor's degree. It is a gateway to a wide range of healthcare and graduate education opportunities. The curriculum fulfills prerequisite requirements for multiple UNMC programs, including pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, and doctoral programs, allowing students to earn a degree while preparing for their next step. For students interested in healthcare but still exploring their long-term goals, the BSPS provides flexibility, direction, and a strong scientific foundation.
Program Snapshot
Course Load
Full-time
Duration
2 Years at UNMC (following two years of prerequisite coursework)
Location
Omaha & Kearney Campuses
Start Date
Fall
Program Highlights
Flexible Healthcare Pathway
Designed for students interested in healthcare, biomedical sciences, or research, the BSPS allows students to explore multiple career options while earning a bachelor's degree.
Research-Focused Learning
Students work directly with faculty researchers and gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical sciences, preparing them for research careers and graduate education.
Launch Pad for Professional Programs
The curriculum fulfills prerequisites for numerous professional and graduate programs, making it an ideal steppingstone toward advanced healthcare degrees.
Where Can a BSPS Degree Take You?
Explore the many paths a BSPS degree can unlock, from careers in science and healthcare to professional and graduate education.
Career Opportunities
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
- Biomedical and laboratory research
- Clinical research coordination
- Medical and pharmaceutical sales
- Research and development
Preparation for Advanced Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Physician Assistant (PA)