Driven by the desire to education students in the tradition of faith, learning, and service, students will:
- Develop a strong foundation in chemical and biological sciences that will contribute to their understanding of the nuanced field of pharmaceutical sciences.
- Gain practical, hands-on skills both common and unique to chemical and biological laboratory practice relative to the field of pharmaceuticals, enabling their potential to move fluidly within these fields.
- Learn to reason analytically, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to confidently approach questions as a scientist.
- Participate in pharmaceutically relevant research experiences that promote independent learning, build literature skills, develop creative thinking, and highlight the design and execution of novel experiments.
- Develop superior communication skills though focused practice in writing lab reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and critically analyzing scientific articles.
- Be exposed to the broader implications of working in the pharmaceutical field with particular emphasis on unmet medical needs and ethical considerations in service to society.
- Recognize, appreciate, and implement standard laboratory safety procedures, considering environmental concerns and acting in an ethical, professional, and responsible fashion.
- Have the opportunity to integrate their studies of pharmaceutical science into service activities implemented through departmental activities and student organizations.
- Be specifically prepared to pursue either pharmacy school, graduate research, or industrial careers
