Overview

Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences program of the University at Buffalo are highly sought after by pharmaceutical companies.

While the major is structurally a basic science program, it is also a unique interdisciplinary field. Areas of interest in pharmaceutical sciences range from the physical chemistry of pharmaceutical systems; to biopharmaceutics, which encompasses the study of the relationship between the nature and intensity of biologic effects of drugs and various dosage formulation factors; to pharmacokinetics, which is the science of the quantitative analysis of drug concentration (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination) and drug effects in the body; to clinical pharmacokinetics, which is concerned with the application of pharmacokinetics to the safe and effective therapeutic management of individual patients.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate a strong knowledge of fundamental scientific principles in the pharmaceutical sciences

Define and apply the scientific method to an undergraduate pharmaceutical research project

Demonstrate a mastery of basic research skills through a proficiency of:

literature search skills and literature evaluation skills

standard, basic laboratory techniques

scientific calculations

laboratory data record keeping and documentation

Apply basic research skills to a contemporary, hands-on pharmaceutical research problem.

Demonstrate a basic proficiency at effective scientific oral and written communication skills through:

Present an original oral podium presentation based on his/her undergraduate research project.

Compose a scientific research paper based on his/her undergraduate and research project.

Synthesize and present an original poster scientific presentation based on his/her undergraduate research project

At the graduate level, satisfactory completion of a research project, including submission of a written project report, presentation of an open seminar, and oral defense.

Careers

The broad scope of scientific interest associated with the pharmaceutical sciences discipline provides students with an extensive vista of career opportunities. Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates may find opportunities in university, hospital, or pharmaceutical industry settings, including positions as:

Consumer safety officers

Drug analysts

Manufacturing/production technologists

Marketing/sales drug detail representatives

Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers

Research associates in: bioanalysis, drug delivery, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Human Physiology

Pharmacology

Case Studies in the Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

145 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy Biochemistry View 133 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Admission to UB’s freshman class is selective and is based in part on the quality of your secondary school academic record and the number of spaces available in the class

You should feel confident applying to UB if you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school to help prepare you to be successful at university

UB uses a 4.0 grading scale and we expect students applying here to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B or 83 on a 100-point scale

English language requirements

Personal Essay

You must submit one (1) teacher recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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