Pharmaceutical Sciences

As a student in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program, you’ll be exposed to the latest advances in pharmaceutical sciences, AI, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, pharmaceutics and regulatory science through a curriculum that merges chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and informatics. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research in areas such as precision medicine, gene therapy, genomics, and more.
Butler’s location in Indianapolis—a healthcare, biotech, and pharma hub—will provide ample opportunities for internships and experiential learning. You’ll be well-prepared for jobs in the pharma and biotech, regulatory agencies, marketing, clinical trials, or pursuing advanced degrees such as PhD, MD, PharmD, or PA.
The mission of the Pharmaceutical Sciences major is to inspire and empower undergraduate, professional, and graduate students in the application of contemporary scientific principles for innovation, problem-solving, and decision-making and engage in research that shapes the future of the health sciences.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences major consists of 126 total credit hours (includes Core Curriculum Requirements)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Courses
- PSI 210: Introduction to Research Design
- PSI 201: Intro to Contemporary Pharm. Sciences
- PSI 202: Introduction to Professional Development
- PSI 312: Clinical Biochemistry
- PSI 314: Genes, Genomics, & Biotechnology
- PSI 316: Pathophysiology
- PSI 318: Intro to Principles of Drug Action
- PSI 319: Intro to Healthcare Analytics
- PSI 321: Diversity & Inclusivity in Healthcare
- PSI 331: Contemporary Pharmaceutics
- PSI 340: Informatics in Pharm Sciences
- PSI 405: Current Topics in Pharm Sciences
- PSI 406: Seminars in Pharm Sciences
- PSI 435: Regulatory Science
- PSI 441: Prediction: Machine Learning & Statistics
- PSI 442: Translational Bioinformatics
- PSI 443: Artificial Intelligence & Drug Discovery
- PSI 450: Biopharmaceutical Analysis
Chemistry Courses
- CH 105: General Chemistry 1
- CH 106: General Chemistry II
- CH 351: Organic Chemistry I
- CH 352: Organic Chemistry II
Biology Courses
- BI 210: Genetics – Fundamentals
- BI 220: Cellular & Molecular Biology
- BI 325 : Immunology
Mathematics Courses
- MA 106: Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Pre-Professional Health Sciences Courses
- PX 326: Anatomy & Physiology I
- PX 327: Anatomy & Physiology II
Pharmacy Courses
- RX 432: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, & Management
Student Learning Outcomes
You will integrate the principles of drug discovery, drug development, drug delivery, and drug approval to processes and data decisions in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
You will integrate the foundational principles and practice of data analytics in biology and chemistry related to pharmaceutical sciences.
You will effectively communicate to diverse audiences about potential topics and issues impacting informatics and pharmaceutical sciences.
You will apply professional, culturally sensitive, and ethical behaviors to decision-making and problem-solving to support personalized medicine and diminish health disparities.
You will demonstrate independent learning and self-awareness in experiential education.
You will formulate the research design process to examine scientific issues and assess appropriate decision-making and problem-solving approaches within the pharmaceutical sciences field.
Current Student Story
Avery VonDielingen, a current Pharmacy student, conducts research in the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. She credits Butler’s Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty with this opportunity.
Contact the Pharmaceutical Sciences Program
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College of Health Professions
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
