Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons
Bachelor's degree
In Gillingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Gillingham
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Duration
3 Years
This degree will give you a broad understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. It explores areas such as biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, and drug design and delivery. You will also get practical experience with a project and laboratory work.
Graduate careers include roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, research and development, food industries, quality control and manufacturing. The course is a stepping stone to qualified person status with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. You can also apply for membership of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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About this course
Typical offer: 104 points
Qualifications: three A-levels / Extended Diploma / combination of A-level and Diploma / A-levels and Extended Certificate
Subjects:
A-level: 32 Points from chemistry (or related subject)
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 32 Points from A-level chemistry (or related subject)
What you should know about this course
Ranked #1 in London for Teaching and Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020) and top 15 in the UK (Guardian University League Table, 2021)
You receive research-led teaching and expertise in a wide range of pharmaceutical science themes
We received TEF silver rating in recognition of high-quality resources, teaching and personalised provision
Students studying pharmaceutical science can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
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Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Options
- Teaching
- Biology
- Design
- Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Laboratory Practice
- Physiology
- Product Development
- Project
- Systems
- Industry
- Basic Chemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Life Science
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
- Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
- Investigative Methodology 1 (15 credits)
- Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
- Introductory Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Physiological Systems and Regulation (15 credits)
- Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
- Pharmaceutical Product Development (30 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
- Pharmaceutics (30 credits)
- Pharmacology (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
- Drug Design and Delivery (15 credits)
- Chemometrics and Informatics (15 credits)
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
- Neuropharmacology (30 credits)
- Science Internship Course (15 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
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Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons