Q1: How can I apply to the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences?

A1: This program is open only to NTU students in their second year or above applying through internal transfer or double major.

 

Q2: Are there any prerequisites for applying to this program?

A2:

Internal Transfer:

• At least 2 credits of General Chemistry with a grade of 3.0 or above
• At least 2 credits of General Biology with a grade of 3.0 or above

Double Major:

• A minimum GPA of 3.3 or above in both the previous semester and the previous academic year

Recommended courses to complete in the first year:

• Calculus
• General Chemistry (C)
• General Biology (C)
• General Physics (B)
• University required courses
• General education courses

 

Q3: Will graduates be eligible to take the pharmacist licensing examination?

A3: Graduates of this program are not eligible to take the national pharmacist licensing examination.

 

Q4: What is the difference between this program and the Department of Pharmacy?

A4:

? Training Objectives

• Department of Pharmacy: Focuses on training clinical pharmacists and professionals in pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacotherapy
• Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Focuses on training professionals in new drug development, pharmaceutical technologies, and industry applications

? Core Curriculum

• Department of Pharmacy: Emphasizes pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical administration, and practical pharmacy
• Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Emphasizes pharmaceutical technology, biologics, process development, pharmaceutical regulations, and emerging technologies

? Professional Orientation

• Department of Pharmacy: Focuses on patient care, pharmacotherapy, clinical trial design, and pharmacy practice
• Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Focuses on drug discovery, formulation design, CMC, ADMET, regulatory science, and industry practice

? Career Prospects

• Department of Pharmacy: Pharmacist licensure (hospitals, community pharmacies), clinical research, and pharmaceutical policy

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical R&D, manufacturing and quality units, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and the global pharmaceutical industry