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USF TAMPA
New Accelerated Program Development Form
Bachelor’s to Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Accelerated Programs allow academically qualified students to complete an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree on an
accelerated timeline, graduating sooner than in traditional programs.
Development Process:
1)
Review the Accelerated Program Guidelines
2)
Contact the Undergraduate Studies office or Graduate School for consultation
3)
Complete this form and create the Catalog Copy
4)
Submit through internal college processes for approval
5)
Submit to Undergraduate Council for review and approval
6)
Submit to Graduate School for Graduate Council approval
For questions, contact either Undergraduate Studies or the Graduate School at

APPROVALS

Approval of the Accelerated Degree Program:
BS/PharmD in the program (Major) of Biomedical Sciences/Pharmacy
(e.g. BS/MS in Biology)
Name (Printed)

Dept. Chair

Signature

Dr. Wayne Guida
Interim Chair, Chemistry

Action

Date

Approve

Disapprove

School Committee Chair or
other required approval
(if applicable)

Dr. Robert Criss,
Chair, SNSM

Approve

Disapprove

College Committee Chair

Dr. Julia Irwin,
Chair, CAS Undergraduate
College Committee

Approve

Disapprove

College Dean/designee

Dr. Eric Eisenberg
Dean, CAS

Approve

Disapprove

Undergraduate Council (UGC)
Chair/designee

Dr. Brianne Stanback
Chair, UGC

Approve

Disapprove

Undergraduate Studies
Dean/designee

Dr. W. Robert Sullins
Dean, UGS

Approve

Disapprove

Graduate Council (GC)
Chair/designee

Dr. Russell Kirby,
Chair, GC

Approve

Disapprove

Graduate Studies
Dean/designee

Dr. Dwayne Smith,
SVP USF & Dean,
Graduate Studies

Approve

Disapprove

College of Pharmacy
Dean/designee

Dr. Kevin Sneed,
SAVP USF Health & Dean,
College of Pharmacy

Approve

Disapprove

Honors College
Dean/designee

Dr. Charles Adams,
Dean, Honors College


Approve

Disapprove

ACCELERATED PROGRAM INFORMATION
Degrees
(e.g. B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.U.R.P., etc.)

UNDERGRADUATE
B.S.

GRADUATE
Pharm.D.


Program Names
(a.k.a. “Major”) (e.g. Biology, Math, etc.)

Biomedical Sciences

Doctor of Pharmacy

College(s)

College of Arts & Sciences

USF Health College of
Pharmacy

Department(s) (if applicable)

Chemistry

Proposed Effective Date for first admissions

Fall 2016

Program Description (provide a brief description
of the program. Do not include requirements,
just what the program is about, highlights, etc.)

This program intends for students to complete a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences
(College of Arts and Sciences) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (USF Health College of
Pharmacy) over the span of seven (7) years. The Honors College will provide
oversight of the student’s progress in meeting Honors requirements and will
coordinate overall completion of the first three years (i.e., undergraduate
component) of the program. Students will receive advisement and schedule
planning assistance each semester from a Chemistry department advisor and an
Honors College pre-health professional advisor. The USF COP will provide
oversight of the four-year professional component of the PharmD curriculum.

Is this a single pathway option (e.g. thesis only)
or a multi-path option (e.g. thesis and nonthesis, etc.)?

Single

Non-thesis

Curriculum Requirements
GPA Requirements
Programs must establish a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of at
least 3.33 overall and a minimum GPA requirement of 3.50 in the major,
having taken a minimum of 15 hours in the undergraduate major, for
students to be admitted to an accelerated program. Note what your
Program requirements will be (may be more restrictive, but not less
than what’s noted above)
Students must have a minimum of a “B” (3.00) in each graduate course.
Consequences for not obtaining at least a “B” in each graduate course must
be noted in the Departmental Accelerated Program requirements. Note
what the Program’s policy will be for students who earn less than a
“B” in a graduate course (University Policy allows for courses with “C”
or higher count toward graduate degree requirements, with an overall
and program GPA requirement of 3.00)

GPA Requirements

Grade Point Average (GPA); GPAs are not rounded.
USF overall and science GPA of 3.50 or higher at the completion of
the spring semester of Year 1.
USF overall and science GPA 3.50 or higher at completion of Year 2.

USF overall and science GPA of 3.50 or higher at completion of Year
3.
If students transfer in a GPA from dual enrollment or transient
coursework completed at another institution, the overall and
science GPAs from all coursework completed at USF must also be a
3.50 or higher.
Policy for where a student earns less than a “B” in a graduate Course:

Students must maintain a per-semester and overall GPA of 2.00 in
order to successfully matriculate and remain enrolled in the College
of Pharmacy. The minimum course grade will be a C (GPA = 2.00).
Course failure will be defined as the receipt of an F (GPA = 0.00),
and will require review by the Academic Review and Professional
Student Affairs Committee.
The COP has incorporated an ‘early warning’ mechanism to identify
students experiencing academic difficulties. Course coordinators
will review student progression at the midpoint of each semester,
and notify students who are performing at a less than acceptable
level (i.e., course grade at or less than C equivalent).
The mid-point grades will be submitted to the ADAA, Department
Chairs, and the Academic Review and Professional Student Affairs
Committee (ARPSAC), who in turn will notify the students of a need
to prepare a plan of action. The plan of action will be developed
with and approved by the faculty advisor and course coordinator
and then submitted to ARPSAC.


List courses to be shared
Typically, up to twelve (12) hours of graduate credit may be shared
between the graduate and undergraduate degree. Although, with Graduate

Council and Graduate School approval, programs may offer accelerated
programs with more shared credits.

Up to twelve (8) hours of graduate credit may be shared between the
graduate and undergraduate degree.

List the undergraduate courses that will be replaced by graduate
courses
Ex:
BIO 2100, satisfied by BIO 6245
BIO 2200, satisfied by BIO 6600

Tier 2 Upper level elective course requirement for the BMS degree
[CHM4060], satisfied by PHA 6792C Drug Information / Literature
Evaluation (2)

BCH 3053, satisfied by PHA 6451 Clinical Biochemistry (3)

Tier 2 Upper level elective course requirement for the BMS degree
[PCB4234], satisfied by PHA 6755 Medical Microbiology &
Immunology (3)

Program of Study
Programs must complete a Program of Study, develop a plan for academic
advising, and tracking of students, including notation of potential financial
aid impact.

Attach a representative example. Be certain it matches the degree
requirements listed below.

PROGRAM OF STUDY
Note the requirements for both undergraduate and graduate programs, as published in the respective Catalog.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements:
List the current degree requirements for the Undergraduate Degree. Include Total minimum hours.

Biomedical Sciences, B.S. (BMS) Catalog Years 2015 & Later
Please note that a grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses in the major
Tier 1: Required Lower-Level Courses: 40-42 credits

Chemistry Courses: 18 Credits Total
□ CHM 2045 □ CHM 2045L General Chem. I & Lab
□ CHM 2046 □ CHM 2046L General Chem. II & Lab
□ CHM 2210 □ CHM 2210L Organic Chem. I & Lab
□ CHM 2211 □ CHM 2211L Organic Chem. II & Lab
Biology Courses: 8 Credits Total
□ BSC 2010 □ BSC 2010L Cellular Processes & Lab
□ BSC 2011 □ BSC 2011L Biodiversity & Lab

Physics Courses*: 8 Credits Total
□ PHY 2053 □ PHY 2053L Physics I & Lab
□ PHY 2054 □ PHY 2054L Physics II & Lab
OR
□ PHY 2048 □ PHY 2048L Physics I & Lab
□ PHY 2049 □ PHY 2049L Physics II & Lab
OR*

*Physics or A&P
required. Check with
your advisor to
determine the proper

series for your
academic & career
goals.

Anatomy & Physiology Courses*: 8 Credits Total
□ BSC 2085 & Lab OR □ BSC 2093C (Fall only) Anat. & Phys. I & Lab
□ BSC 2086 & Lab OR □ BSC 2094C (Spring only) Anat. & Phys. I & Lab

Mathematics Courses: 6-8 Credits Total
□ MAC 2241 Life Sci. Calc. I OR □ MAC 2311 Calc. I
□ MAC 2242 Life Sci. Calc. II OR □ MAC 2312 Calc. II OR □ STA 2023 Intro. Stats

Tier 2: Required Upper-Level Biomedical Courses: 21 Credits
Total 7-8 Credits Required Courses:

□ BCH 3053 (3cr)
□ MCB 3020 (3cr) & MCB 3020L (1cr) OR
Choose 1 Lecture : □ PCB 3063 or □ PCB 3023 AND Choose 1 Lab: □ PCB 3063L or □ PCB 3023L or □ BCH 3023L

Total 14 Additional Biomedical Credits to include ONE Lab: *No duplicate credit allowed*

Upper-Level Biology Coursework Options
BOT 3850
Medical Botany (3cr)
Upper-Level BIOLOGY Course Choose ONE:

MCB 3410
MCB 4115

Cellular Metabolism (3cr)

Determinative Bacteriology (3cr)-Fall MCB 4115L
3-4 credits


Upper-Level CHEMISTRY OR BIOLOGY Course Choose ONE:
3-4 credits
Upper-Level CHEMISTRY
OR
BIOLOGY
LAB:
1-2 credits
Determinative Bacteriology Lab (2cr)
Upper-Level Chemistry Coursework
Options
Additional
Biomedical
Electives:
( cr)
MCB 4404
Microbial Phys. & Genetics (4cr)
BCH 3023L Biochemistry Lab (2cr) (Satisfies lab or elective only)
Upper-Division
Requirement:
12 credits
of major-applicable
upper-level
science
courses must
be completed at USF
MCB 4404L Residency

Microbial Phys.
& Genetics
Lab (1cr)
BCH
4033* natural
Advanced
Biochemistry
I (3cr)-Fall
Chemistry
Requirement:
applicable to the BMS major must be completed at USF.
MCB 4503Residency
Virology
(3cr)- Fall 7 credits of Chemistry coursework
BCH 4034 Advanced Biochemistry II (3cr)-Spring
PCB 3023
Cell Biology (3cr)
CHM 3120C**Elem. Analytical Chemistry (4cr)
PCB 3023L Cell Biology Lab (1cr)
CHM 3610 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3cr)
PCB 3063
General Genetics (3cr)
CHM 3610L Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1cr)
PCB 3063L General Genetics Lab (1cr)
CHM 3941 Peer Leading in Chemistry (3cr)
PCB 3712
General Physiology (3cr)
CHM 4300 Biomolecules (3cr)-Fall
PCB 3713L General Physiology Lab (1cr)
CHM 4060 Use of Chemical Literature (1cr)

PCB 4234
Principles of Immunology (3cr)
CHM 4230 Spectroscopic Analysis of Organic Compounds (3cr)
PCB 4522C Experimental Genetics (3cr)**
CHM 4274 Introduction to Drug Discovery (3cr)
PCB 4744
Mammalian Physiology (3cr)
CHM 4307 BioOrganic Chemistry (3cr)
ZOO 3713C** Comp. Vert. Anatomy (5cr)-Spring
CHM 4410 Physical Chemistry I (4cr)-Fall
ZOO 4753 Human Histology & Mole Path Disease (3cr)
CHM 4410L Physical Chemistry I lab (1cr)-Spring
**Combined Course-will satisfy lab requirement
CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry II (4cr)-Spring
CHM 4413 Biophysical Chemistry (3cr)-Spring
CHM 4455 Chemistry of High Polymers (3cr)
CHM 4932 Special Topics in Chemistry
Additional
CHS 4300 Clinical Chemistry (3cr)-Fall
CHS 4301L Clinical Chemistry Lab (2cr)-Spring
Biomedical Electives
*Only applicable if student has not previously completed BCH 3023

HSC 4504 Public Health Immunology (3cr) - Cannot be combined with (or substituted for) PCB 4234
The following 2 courses & Physics I & II complete a MINOR in Biomedical Physics:
PHZ 4702 Apps. Of Physics to Bio & Med I (4cr)
PHZ 4703 Apps. Of Physics to Bio & Med II (4cr)

USF Chemistry Advising
SCA 203; tel. 813-974-3250; fax. 813-974-2876 Email:

Schedule your advising appointment at />To declare your major visit: />Students should regularly review their DegreeWorks audit to ensure they are on track to complete all graduation
Requirements, and in preparation for all advising appointments.
If you are already declared as a BMS major, follow these steps to review your Degree Works report online:
Go to Type in NetID and password 
View your degree audit! (DegreeWorks can also be accessed through BlackBoard and OASIS)


General Education Common Core/Foundations of Knowledge and Learning Lower-Level Requirements
General Education Common Core
ENC 1101 (3cr)
ENC 1102 (3cr)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3cr)

(Select from: AMH 2020, ANT 2000, ECO 2013, POS 2041, PSY 2012, and SYG 2000)

Humanities (3cr)
(Select from: ARH 2000, HUM 1020, LIT 2000, PHI 2010, and THE 2000)

Additional USF Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) courses (*No duplicate credit allowed):
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3cr)
Humanities (3cr)
Fine Arts (3cr)
Human/Cultural Diversity in a Global Context (3cr)
Two Courses from the above categories must meet the Human Historical Context and Process dimension (6cr)
ENC1101 (3cr)
(3cr)
Upper-Level Requirements:
*Require 60 completed credit hours and must be chosen only from the list in the Catalog or Schedule of Classes.

Capstone exit course (3cr)
Writing Intensive exit course (3cr)
cr→ 120 credits: A Bachelor’s degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours.
cr→ 48 upper level credits: All students are required to take at least 48 credits at the 3000 & 4000 level. Please note: The
BMS Tier 2 U/L major courses will satisfy
credits of the required 48 credits and the exit
courses-combined- will satisfy another
credits. Based on the number of upper level credits you
have already taken, you have
upper level credits remaining, outside of the major and exit courses.
cr→ 9 credit summer rule: All students who enter USF with fewer than 60 credits are required to take at least 9 credits of
course work in the summer at a State University System (SUS) 4-year University.
12 cr of Gordon Rule Writing ENC 1101 & ENC 1102 , Writing Intensive Exit Course and one additional course
FLENT: Foreign Language Entrance Requirement: All students must have two years of the same foreign language in high school.
Students without this requirement must take two semesters of foreign language in college.

See the USF catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements. The final responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements
stated in the catalog rests with the student. This sheet is not meant to be a complete list of University Graduation requirements.

Graduate Degree Requirements:
List the current degree requirements for the Graduate Degree as listed in the Graduate Catalog, highlighting
which Graduate Courses will be applied to the undergraduate degree (recommend to copy/paste as
presented). Copy should include:


Total Program Minimum Hours Required
Specific course requirements, noting which graduate courses will replace which undergraduate courses.
Concentration Requirements (if applicable)
Elective Requirements

Comprehensive Exam Requirements (if the thesis is used in lieu of the exam, note this accordingly)
Is a thesis, special-project, or internship required?
Total number of thesis hours required (if applicable)
Other requirements
What the policy is for situations where a student earns less than a “B” in a graduate class.


Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Requirements Total Minimum Hours Required: 148
Year One (PY1) - Semester One / Fall
Course
Class
PHA 6114C Drug Delivery Systems I (with lab)
PHA 6562 Physiologic Basis of Disease
PHA 6451 Clinical Biochemistry**
PHA 6804C Pharmaceutical Calculations
PHA 6792C Drug Information / Literature Evaluation**
PHA 6575 Introduction to Principles of Drug Action
PHA 6870C Pharmaceutical Skills I
Total

Credit Hours
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
18

**Shared courses with BS (BMS)
Year One (PY1) - Semester Two / Spring
Course
Class
PHA 6577 Biochemical & Molecular Principles of Drug Action**
PHA 6115C Drug Delivery Systems II (with lab)
PHA 6755 Medical Immunology and Microbiology**
PHA 6898 Foundations in Public Health
PHA 6871 Pharmaceutical Skills II
PHA 6940 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
Total

Credit Hours
5
3
3
3
3
1
18

**Shared courses with BS (BMS)
Year Two (PY2) - Semester Three / Fall
Course
Class
PHA 6782C Pharmacotherapeutics I
PHA 6795 Research Methods & Biostatistics
Principles of Pharmacokinetics /
PHA 6124
Pharmacodynamics I

PHA 6261 Healthcare Administration & Economics
PHA 6872C Pharmaceutical Skills III
PHA 6945 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
Total
Year Two (PY2) - Semester Four / Spring
Course
Class
PHA 6783C Pharmacotherapeutics II
PHA 6243 Medical Informatics & Technology
PHA 6129 Clinical Pharmacokinetics / Pharmacodynamics II
PHA 6618C Principles of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
PHA 6270 HealthCare & Medication Safety
PHA 6873C Pharmaceutical Skills IV
PHA 6946 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
Total
Year Three (PY3) - Semester Five / Fall
Course
Class
PHA 6784C Pharmacotherapeutics III
PHA 6740 Grant Writing and Clinical Research
Translational Pharmacogenomics - Principles and
PHA 6130C
Clinical Applications

Credit Hours
5
3
3
3
3

1
18
Credit Hours
5
2
3
2
2
3
1
18
Credit Hours
5
2
3
Accelerated Program Proposal Development Form
10/10/2014


Elective Course
PHA 6874C Pharmaceutical Skills V
PHA 6947 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
Total
Year Three (PY3) - Semester Six / Spring
Course
Class
PHA 6787C Pharmacotherapeutics IV
PHA 6233C Jurisprudence
PHA 6760 Non-Prescription & Herbal Therapies
Elective Course

PHA 6875C Pharmaceutical Skills VI
PHA 6948 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
Capstone (on-line)
Total
Year Four (PY4) – Semester Seven / Summer
Course
Class
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
PHA 7626
Health System
PHA 7692 APPE Community
PHA 7627 APPE Ambulatory Care
Total
Year Four (PY4) – Semester Eight / Fall
Course
Class
PHA 7694 APPE Adult Medicine
PHA 7644 APPE Geriatrics
Total
Year Four (PY4) – Semester Nine / Spring
Course
Class
PHA 7684 APPE Elective (x2)
PHA 7928C Professional Forum*
Total
*Longitudinal course Fall & Spring

2/3
3
1

16/17
Credit Hours
5
2
3
2/3
3
1
0
16/17
Credit Hours
6
6
6
18
Credit Hours
6
6
12
Credit Hours
12
2
14

Policy for where a student earns less than a “B” in a College of Pharmacy Course:
Students must maintain a per-semester and overall GPA of 2.0 in order to successfully matriculate and remain
enrolled in the College of Pharmacy. The minimum course grade will be a C (GPA = 2.0). Course failure will be
defined as the receipt of an F (GPA = 0), and will require review by the Academic Review and Professional Student
Affairs Committee.
The COP has incorporated an ‘early warning’ mechanism to identify students experiencing academic difficulties.

Course coordinators will review student progression at the midpoint of each semester, and notify students who are
performing at a less than acceptable level (i.e., course grade at or less than C equivalent).
The mid-point grades will be submitted to the ADAA, Department Chairs, and the Academic Review and
Professional Student Affairs Committee (ARPSAC), who in turn will notify the students of a need to prepare a plan
of action. The plan of action will be developed with and approved by the faculty advisor and course coordinator and
then submitted to ARPSAC.

Accelerated Program Proposal Development Form
10/10/2014