Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Program Overview

The Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Elizabeth City State University is designed to develop well-prepared graduates with strong scientific, analytical, and communication skills.

Students gain experience in:

• Applying scientific principles
• Laboratory techniques and experimentation
• Data collection and analysis
• Critical thinking and problem-solving

This program prepares students to be competitive for top graduate and professional schools in pharmacy, medicine, and biomedical sciences.

What This Program Emphasizes

• Strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science
• Hands-on laboratory and research experience
• Development of analytical and scientific reasoning skills
• Preparation for advanced study and research careers

Dual-Degree Pathway (Pharmacy)

ECSU offers a pathway in partnership with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore that allows students to begin their pharmaceutical sciences degree at ECSU and continue toward a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).

This creates a direct route for students pursuing a career as a pharmacist.

Curriculum and Learning Experience

What You’ll Learn

Pharmaceutical Sciences combines multiple disciplines that contribute to the development and discovery of new drugs and therapies.

Coursework includes areas such as:

• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical analysis
• Drug discovery and development
• Biochemistry and biotechnology
• Physics and advanced chemistry

Students also complete a capstone experience and advanced coursework to strengthen research and communication skills.

Where This Degree Can Take You

Graduates are prepared for careers in:

• Healthcare and laboratory settings
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
• Biomedical research
• Pharmaceutical sales

Graduate & Professional School

This program is ideal preparation for:

• Pharmacy school (Pharm.D.)
• Medical or dental school
• Graduate programs in biomedical sciences

Important Note:
This degree alone does not qualify graduates to become licensed pharmacists—it is a pre-professional pathway.