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Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Marketing - Accelerated

The pharmaceutical industry is competitive, fast-paced, and constantly changing, offering you an exciting and rewarding marketing career. The DeSales Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Marketing is a unique program that strengthens your knowledge in both science and marketing.

Program Details

Official Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Format
Online
Online
Credit Hours
120
Program Start
Start Anytime
Application Deadline
Apply Anytime
Average Time to Degree
3-4 Years

Why Get Your Pharmaceutical Marketing Degree at DeSales University?

As a DeSales graduate in Pharmaceutical Marketing, you will be prepared to succeed in various industries related to pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical diagnostics, healthcare, and more. Our accelerated program teaches vital business principles and prepares future ethical leaders to innovate in product development and services. As a pharmaceutical marketing major, you can explore various career paths, including research and development, sales and marketing, health professional education, pharmacy academic programs, or opportunities with the federal government.

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Program Highlights

Flexible Options

  • Earn a full degree or a certificate at your own pace. Follow an accelerated plan of study to earn your degree faster or progress as conservatively as you want. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple start terms per year, so you can start when you are ready. All classes are online unless otherwise noted, with numerous start dates throughout the year. A personal advisor will ensure you get exactly what you need to succeed.

Value and Return of Investment

  • Increase your earning potential and advance your career with a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical marketing. You’ll be qualified for roles in a variety of industries with this versatile degree. The marketing courses at DeSales are challenging and innovative, providing the tools you need to become a skilled communicator and an effective leader in a global marketplace.

Professional Development Opportunities

  • As a pharmaceutical marketing major, you’ll have access to DeSales University’s Gambet Center, which features state-of-the-art technology for business education. You’ll also learn from faculty members with hands-on pharmaceutical industry experience. We encourage you to connect with faculty and engage with industry experts to build your own professional network. With the support and resources available via the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business, you'll have the opportunity to explore and grow in your career with an entire community to support you.

What Will You Study?

Offered through the Division of Business in conjunction with the Department of Natural Science, the program's curriculum includes both science and business courses. You'll graduate with a unique perspective in business that provides content from natural sciences, sales, and marketing. 120 Credits are required for graduation. However, the number of courses may be reduced depending on the number of transferable credits (up to 75) recognized and/or any credits earned through prior learning assessment.

Examples of courses you may take as part of the Accelerated Marketing major include:

  • Marketing Research and Analytics
  • Physiological Chemistry
  • Economics of Public Issues
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Health Care Marketing
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing

Outcomes & Careers

When you graduate from DeSales University with a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Marketing, you'll be able to:

  • Demonstrate competency in general education skills such as oral and written communication, quantitative methods, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, continuous learning, and technology.
  • Understand and apply appropriate skills to be an effective marketing employee within various organizational settings. This would include demonstrating competency in areas such as teaming, leadership, followership, time management, project management, motivation, negotiation, planning, and human relations.
  • Understand the significant areas of biology, microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology and their role in developing and implementing strategic marketing in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Understand the purpose, foundational concepts, and interconnections of the core functional areas of an organization, including the role of marketing and how and why marketing helps an organization to implement the marketing concept and create competitive advantages in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Use the marketing planning process and work within the marketing environments to develop effective marketing tactics, strategies, and plans—including selecting appropriate target markets and developing detailed product, promotion, price, and place mixes—that satisfy target customer needs and organizational objectives in a global and ever-changing marketplace.
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Admission Criteria

  • A High School Diploma or GED, and at least one of the following must apply:
  • You have been out of high school for 5+ years
  • You are a veteran or active duty service member
  • You have a full-time career and/or other significant non-academic responsibilities, such as being self-supporting or having financial dependents
  • You already have a bachelor's degree and are now pursuing a certificate or second degree
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Prerequisites

Already Attended Some College?

We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses. DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University. You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.

Please note that only credits are transferred; your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into your GPA at DSU.

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