Students accepted into this program will spend their first three years at FDU. The following four years will be spent at the College of Pharmacy, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ. A minimum of 124 credits is required for the BS degree; 96 of these are taken at the Metropolitan Campus in yrs. 1-3 + 28 credits (to be approved by department chair/director) in year 4 at FDU’s College of Pharmacy. Students not accepted into FDU’s College of Pharmacy have the option of switching out of the BS in Biology, PharmD combined degree and into another concentration.

Program Outcomes for BS Biology

Students majoring in Biology develop the following skills and abilities:

Ability to use the scientific method and understand its strengths and weaknesses: Clearly states a hypothesis; Identifies not only the basics of the issue, but recognizes the nuances of the issue.

Ability to research a biological topic using traditional and computer technology: Provides a thorough and relevant literature review; Considers alternate ways to approach the questions; Ability to read and evaluate professional scientific literature; Demonstrates understanding of the relationship between experiment and theory.

Ability to write and communicate science: Writing enhances the presentation; Writing is consistently well written; Writing communicates clearly using the language of biology; Writing displays an excellent command of writing mechanics; Topics are clearly organized; Topics are covered in-depth; Topics display an abundance of original ideas; APA style is used consistently and accurately without any errors.

Ability to utilize mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills in biology: Analyzes data via graphs, statistics and curve fitting as appropriate; Possess observational and technical skills; Carries out controlled experiments using the proper equipment and safety measurements; Identifies relevant constraints; Collects data carefully and with appropriate precision; Uses initial data to refine the experiment.

Possess major field knowledge: Identifies an appropriate question by using prior knowledge; Ability to successfully compete in biologically related fields; Obtains acceptance into graduate/professional schools or employment in the field.

Degree Plan

NOTE: All students are required to complete the General Education Requirements of their campus in fulfillment of their Bachelor degree requirements. [Florham Campus students are required to take SPCH 1107 Fundamentals of Speech and  PHIL1440 Bio-Medical Ethics as part of their general education requirements]

Semesters 1 and 2

Semester 3 and 4

Semesters 5 and 6

Semester 7

  • PHRM6100 Foundations in Pharmaceutical Science:Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology
  • PHRM6101 Foundations in Basic Biomedical Science: Pathology/Pathophysiology/Microbiology/Immunology
  • PHRM6200 Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
  • PHRM6300 Evidence Based Practice I
  • PHRM6201 Physical Pharmacy
  • PHRM6211 Pharmaceutical Calculations I
  • PHRM6401 Professional Pharmacy Practice I: Health Care Delivery
  • PHRM6401 Beyond the Curriculum

Semester 8

  • PHRM6102 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Gastrointestinal
  • PHRM6104 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Cardiology/Pulmonology
  • PHRM6111 Integrated Pharmacotherapy I: Conceptual Connections and Patient Care
  • PHRM6202 Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
  • PHRM6203 Genetics and Pharmacogenomics
  • PHRM6402 Professional Pharmacy Practice II: Communication in Health Care
  • PHRM6212 Pharmaceutical Calculations II
  • PHRM6701 Beyond the Curriculum

Cognate Requirements

Semesters 1 and 2

Semesters 3 and 4

Semesters 5 and 6

Major Requirements:

Years 5-7 – College of Pharmacy

  • PHRM6501 Intro Pharmacy Practice Experience
  • PHRM7105 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Neurology, Psychiatry,Anesthesiology
  • PHRM7106 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Infectious Disease
  • PHRM7107 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Cardiology/Pulmonary II
  • PHRM7108 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Endocrine, Urinary Tract, Renal, and Reproductive Health
  • PHRM7111 Integrated Pharmacotherapy II Conceptual Connections and Patient Care
  • PHRM7112 Integrated Pharmacotherapy III Conceptual Connections and Patient Care
  • PHRM7201 Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems I
  • PHRM7202 Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems II
  • PHRM7300 Evidence Based Practice II
  • PHRM7303 Evidence Based Practice III
  • PHRM7501 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II
  • PHRM7701 Beyond the Curriculum
  • PHRM8109 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Immunologic, Rheumatologic, and Hematologic Disorders
  • PHRM8110 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Oncology
  • PHRM8111 Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV:  Conceptual Connections and Patient Care
  • PHRM8112 Integrated Pharmacotherapy V:  Conceptual Connections and Patient Care
  • PHRM8301 Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes
  • PHRM8302 Public Health for Pharmacists
  • PHRM8402 Professional Pharmacy Practice IV:  Leadership and Management
  • PHRM9101 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience:  Community
  • PHRM9102 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Institutional
  • PHRM9103 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience:  Am Care
  • PHRM9104 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience:  Acute Care
  • PHRM9201/9526 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective
  • PHRM9201/9526 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective
  • PHRM9201/9526 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective
  • PHRM9201/9526 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective
  • PHRM9900 Pharmacy Capstone I
  • PHRM9901 Pharmacy Capstone II
  • Elective Courses

A minimum of 124 credits is required for the BS degree; 96 of these are taken at the Metropolitan Campus in yrs. 1-3 + 28 credits (to be approved by department chair/director) in year 4 at FDU’s College of Pharmacy.