Pharmaceutical Sciences

Early Assurance Program offers a guarantees direct pathway into medical school plus a waived MCAT requirement for qualifying students!

Begin your journey in healthcare with our unique Early Assurance Program (EAP) and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS). Secure your future with a guaranteed seat in medical school while gaining a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. For first year freshman our program seamlessly integrates your undergraduate studies with a direct route to medical school providing peace of mind and a clear path to achieving your dreams in healthcare.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program at the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy gives students the opportunity to engage in pharmaceutical research and pursue one of four tracks: pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, or pharmacy administration.

Students in the BSPS program apply principles and theories of chemistry, biology, biochemistry and engineering in designing and developing new drugs and therapies and gain a theoretical and technical grounding in the natural sciences and graduate ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies or for further academic studies including pharmacy–including transitioning into the Pharm.D. program, medicine, dentistry, law, M.S. and Ph.D. programs and more!

Program Information

Unlock your potential with our Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. Explore drug discovery, research, and industry insights. Apply now!

Program Type

Major

Degree

Bachelor's

School

School of Pharmacy

Duration

4 Years

Required Credit Hours

125-126

Contact The Admissions Team!

Jason Stack, Ed.D., MBA

Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Retention

Jack Collyer

Admissions Counselor

Early Assurance Program Highlights

Secure your future with a reserved spot in medical school, eliminating the stress of the traditional application process.

Benefit from personalized advising and mentorship to guide you through your undergraduate and medical school journey.

Engage in a curriculum designed to prepare you for the challenges of medical school and beyond.

Curriculum

Freshman students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 and standardized test scores (ACT 27 or SAT 1280). U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

A limited number of students are selected annually for conditional admission, provided they maintain program requirements and achieve necessary academic standards.

Students with higher test scores (ACT 29 or SAT 1300) may be admitted without the MCAT requirement, contingent upon maintaining a 3.5 GPA.

Pharmacy Students Make a Difference

David Iuvara really cares about people—and games.

Working with other students, his group collectively raised more than $6,000 during his four years of high school. Joining the effort at Duquesne, David and his fellow table top gamers collected more than $8,000 in donations last fall and are planning for an even larger event in fall 2024. The money helps families offset uncompensated health care costs, funds hospital research and training and is used to purchase life-saving equipment.

The collaborative spirit of the effort from students is a reflection of Duquesne’s dedication to promoting equity and opportunity in the region and beyond.

“We have humans living on the street who are in pain, but we don’t treat them like humans,” he said, while working alongside fellow pharmacy students at Duquesne’s annual Health and Wellness Fair in downtown Pittsburgh. “I want to use what I learn here to do more than help people but rather make an impact on their lives.”
David Iuvara

tabletop games & spiritan pedagogy

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Our well-funded research program allows students to work with cutting-edge scientists on world-class projects that will shape medicine for years to come. You’ll earn a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree that could reflect medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics or pharmacy administration—helping to shape the world of pharmaceutical sciences.

Carl Anderson, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Research