Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Accelerated 7- Year B.S. in Biochemistry/Pharm.D. program provides a platform for currently enrolled students at both New Jersey campuses who are interested in FDU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program within the School of Pharmacy.

High achieving students can enter into one of three accelerated tracks (in Biochemistry, Biology or Chemistry) with the potential to matriculate into the School of Pharmacy following completion of three years of undergraduate study. Students who maintain a 3.3 GPA with no pharmacy prerequisite course below a B- are guaranteed an interview for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor is also required.

Following the interview process, students admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program will maintain their undergraduate scholarships and aid during the fourth “bridge” year while completing both their first professional year of study and their baccalaureate degree in their major area of study.

A minimum of 128 credits is required for the BS degree, 100 of these are taken at either Florham or Metropolitan  Campus in yrs. 1-3 + 28 credits (to be approved by department chair/director) in year 4 at FDU’s School of Pharmacy. Students not accepted into FDU’s School of Pharmacy have the option of switching out of the BS in Biochemistry – PharmD combined degree and into another concentration.

Program Learning Objectives for BS Biochemistry

Graduates of this program will:

  • Demonstrate a solid foundation in biochemistry including the vocabulary, concepts, methods, and procedures that will allow them to be competitive when entering industry, graduate, and professional schools.
  • Write and speak clearly on biochemical topics and demonstrate a mastery of these topics through their written and oral communications.
  • Excel at utilizing information resources including primary and secondary literature in the field using modern tools to locate and retrieve scientific information.
  • Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative critical reasoning skills allowing them to interpret experimental data and evaluate its significance.
  • Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments while following proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals and equipment.

Degree Plan

NOTE: All students are required to complete the General Education Requirements of their campus in fulfillment of their Bachelor degree requirements.

PharmD Pre-requisite; must have a grade of B- or higher.

Semesters 1 and 2

  • CHEM1201 General Chemistry I Lecture
  • CHEM1203 General Chemistry I Laboratory
  • CHEM1202 General Chemistry II Lecture
  • CHEM1204 General Chemistry II Laboratory

Semeters 3 and 4

  • CHEM2261 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
  • CHEM2263 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
  • CHEM2262 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
  • CHEM2264 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Semester 5

Semester 6

  • CHEM2221  Analytical Chemistry Lecture
  • CHEM2223  Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM3282  Biochemistry II Lecture

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
  • PHRM6401 Professional Pharmacy Practice I: Health Care Delivery
  • PHRM6700 Beyond the Curriculum

Semester 8

  • PHRM6102 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Gastrointestinal
  • PHRM6104 Integrated Pharmacotherapy Cardiology/Pulmonary I
  • PHRM6111 Intg Pharmacotherapy Conceptual 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

Semester 5 and 6

Major Requirements

Years 5-7 at School 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 21

A minimum of 123 credits is required for the BS degree; 99 of these are taken at the Metropolitan Campus in yrs. 1-3 + 24 credits (to be approved by department chair/director) in year 4 at FDU’s School of Pharmacy.  Students not accepted into FDU’s School of Pharmacy have the option of switching out of the BS in Biochemistry, PharmD combined degree and into another concentration.