Leigh Plant
PhD
Assistant Professor; Director of BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Our bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a STEM-designated, four-year undergraduate program geared toward highly motivated students who are focused on exploring a career in biomedical and pharmaceutical research, biomedicine, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This program is also suitable for students interested in pursuing pre-med or pre-health pathways.
As a tier one research university, Northeastern’s educational approach employs an innovative paradigm that immerses students into undergraduate research at the earliest possible time.
We promote graduate-style mentorship and experiential learning in the context of an intensive scientific curriculum with specialized educational opportunities.
Boston and the state of Massachusetts remains a powerhouse for pharmaceutical research and development. Located in the heart of Boston, our campus is surrounded by many of today’s top biopharma companies. Our school is also ranked Number 1 in funding from the National Institute of Health for private universities.
Degree type:
– Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Study options:
– Boston, MA
– 4 years with 1 co-op
Contact: [email protected]
How to Apply:
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Dr. Logothetis is a renowned voice in the fields of Physiology and Biophysics, specializing in the action of pharmaceuticals and naturally occurring substances. His research targets membrane proteins with the goal of stimulating an environment in which powerful health solutions can be achieved.
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The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences provides a solid foundation in the science of drug discovery, delivery, evaluation and development, as well as specialized training at the undergraduate level in research labs
The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences infuses graduate-style mentorship and experiential learning in the context of an intensive scientific curriculum with specialized educational opportunities. Students will gain a strong foundation in the science of drug discovery, delivery, evaluation and development. There is a strong research emphasis in this major as well as options for specialization.
All students take courses in:
Pharmaceutical Sciences is by nature highly interdisciplinary. Students can delve more deeply into a variety of disciplines including:
This BS program employs an innovative approach designed to provide early undergraduate students exposure to high quality laboratory-based research.
In the first year, students take Introduction to Health Science Research, a course which introduces students to scientific literature, hypothesis generation, and use of the scientific method to investigate unsolved problems.
To facilitate student research opportunities, this course also introduces students to faculty researchers from within and outside of the university with the goal of matching students with faculty research mentors.
Northeastern University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection Institute
The Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nano-medicine
The Center for Translational Neuroimaging
Research co-ops are also available at Boston area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Learning extends beyond the classroom at Northeastern. Providing students with opportunities for experiential education linking coursework with the real-world is central to the mission both of the University and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.
Our broad mix of experience-based programs — including co-op, student research, service learning, and global learning — build the connections that enable Bouvé students to transform their lives and gives them valuable opportunities to practice their profession as members of a healthcare team.
Pharmaceutical Sciences students are actively involved on campus and in the community. Our student groups provide the opportunity to build upon your education, enhance your experience, and get to know other students both within and outside the Pharmaceutical Sciences major.
Whether the focus is developing new therapeutics or tackling problems in translational medicine, a PlusOne in pharmaceutical sciences readies our students for a successful career in the drug discovery and biotech industries. Graduates are poised to succeed at:
Popular co-ops for students are working as research assistants, medical assistants, or in process development. Students work with their co-op faculty to identify positions that align with their future career goals.
All BSPS students are paired with a faculty member and given the opportunity to participate in their research program. Our students gain invaluable experiential skills and knowledge from working side by side with experienced mentors on cutting edge science.
Yes, the BS Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program is a pre-med major at Northeastern University. A major in Pharmaceutical Sciences provides rigorous academics in prerequisite coursework as well as first-hand research experience. Students interested in pre-med will work with the PreHealth Advising office as well as their academic advisors to make sure they are on track to apply.
Yes!! All students can have a global experience, regardless of their major. There are many options for students, including Dialogues of Civilizations, a short-term summer program that is a unique and popular choice for Northeastern students. Mobility is a key component of the Northeastern student experience, and opportunities are available at Northeastern’s global campuses.
PhD
Assistant Professor; Director of BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences
