BS Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares you for careers in the pharmaceutical, consumer products, and healthcare industries. As a B.S.P.S. graduate you will be qualified for a range of career options, including research and development, manufacturing, product marketing, and administrative positions within the pharmaceutical industry, as well as careers in research and regulatory oversight within government agencies.

Faculty: College of Pharmacy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission. Entry into the major: Prospective majors must have an overall GPA of at least 2.00 Complete all courses on the following list: BPS 250, COM 100, ECN 201, WRT 106 Complete all courses in the following set with a minimum GPA (for the set) of 2.30: BIO 101 (or BIO 110), 103, 220 and 221, 222 and 223; CHM 101, 102, 112, 114, 226, 227, and 228; CMB 201, 202, and 311; STA 308; MTH 131 or 141 Complete URI 101

Domestic applicants: USD 15,684 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charg Source

International applicants: USD 37,350 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme Source

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=376&tref=program-finder

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