Department Contact:
Chair, Biology: Dr. Justin Merry, jmerry@francis.edu, 814-471-1105
Chair, Chemistry: Dr. Michele Hargittai, mhargittai@francis.edu, 814-472-2775
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and scientific inquiry to explain scientific puzzles.
- Understand the biological and chemical basis of health.
- Communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Program Description:
The Bio-Chemical Sciences, Associates of Science degree is designed to provide the foundational course-work for students preparing to move on to pharmacy school. The A.S. in Bio-Chemical Sciences prepares the students for the rigors of the professional pharmacy school programs and recognizes their course-work completed at Saint Francis University.
Graduation Requirements:
- Complete all requirements for an approved program of study;
- Complete the minimum number of credits (128 for a bachelor’s degree; 64 for an associate’s degree);
- Repeat for an acceptable passing grade any course required for the major in which the grade of “F” has been received;
- Complete the last 30 credits for the degree at SFU;
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better in all courses taken at SFU;
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better in all major or collateral requirements;
- Satisfy the requirements of the General Education core curriculum;
- Satisfy the capstone requirement as specified by the major department(s);
- Submit a completed Application for Degree form at least one semester prior to graduation date; and
- Satisfy financial obligations to the University.
Student must matriculate into an affiliated Pharmacy School to be eligible for this degree.
Estimated Completion Time:
Typically 2 years of full-time study
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