School of Health Professions | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Health Professions | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Experiential Learning

Pharmaceutical Sciences Opportunities

Learning by Doing

Pharmaceutical sciences students at Saint Joseph’s University benefit greatly from our emphasis on hands-on learning, which includes:

  • Laboratory-based courses and research projects help develop and build on the technical skills that are in demand by employers and graduate programs.
  • Optional research with faculty is available in the fourth year.
  • Electives may be satisfied with research credits.
  • You can work as paid technicians on funded research projects.
  • The Student Research Society gives you the chance to network with peers, visit pharmaceutical companies, and gain exposure to industry scientists.
  • Summer internships at pharmaceutical companies in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut offer you the chance to apply skills in professional settings. Recent internship sites have included:
    • Colorcon
    • Merck & Co., Inc.
    • PhMRA
    • Rohto-Mentholatum Research Laboratories
    • West Pharmaceutical Services
    • Cephalon Inc.

The Importance of Networking

Professional and scientific affiliations enrich the educational experience by providing you with the chance to learn from and network with those in your field. Pharmaceutical sciences organizations include:

Pharmacology and Toxicology Opportunities

Learning by Doing

Teamwork is an essential part of the pharmacology and toxicology curriculum. As a pharmacology and toxicology student, you will:

  • Collaborate with faculty and students on intense research work in the laboratory
  • Learn how to use commonly used instrumentation and techniques in the biomedical sciences
  • Conduct independent research under the supervision of highly qualified faculty
  • Polish your oral and written communication skills through seminars and group or individual projects

The Importance of Networking

Professional and scientific affiliations will enrich your educational experience by providing you with the chance to learn from and network with those in your field. Pharmacology and toxicology organizations include: