Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical science can benefit and transform patients' lives. Spanning the worlds of chemistry and biology, it discovers, develops and analyses medicines and pharmaceutical products. If you're considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills for success.

This course explores drug discovery and development, pharmacology, toxicology and immunology. You'll examine the most effective ways medicines are manufactured, packaged, stored and administered. As well as this, you'll take part in innovative research exploring new methods of drug delivery and drug synthesis.

In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete a major project where you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired to a range of real issues in different contexts. This is a great way to learn and is a valuable bridge to employment or further research at masters level.

We have recently updated our modules to enhance student-centred teaching and align course content with industry needs, helping you become a future-proof graduate.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time, Sandwich Study Mode
3 - 4 years Duration
BB22, BBG2, B208 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For BSc (Hons)

A Levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Chemistry) with merits in the following units:

  • Unit 1 – "Principles and Applications in Science 1"
  • Unit 5 – "Principles and Applications in Science 2"
  • Unit 13 – "Applications of Inorganic Chemistry"
  • Unit 14 – "Applications of Organic Chemistry" 

Or a Merit in T-Level science, including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism, either in laboratory sciences or metrology sciences.

GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required.

Alternatively, we will consider a range of Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in a relevant science subject. This will need to have been passed with 112 UCAS points, including 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry, with minimum of 9 L3 credits at Distinction and 6 L3 credits at Merit, and 15 level 3 credits in Biology at Merit. Applications from those who have undertaken a Science foundation year will also be considered.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year

  • UCAS tariff points: 64

Please visit the Science Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.

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