Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons

Bachelor's degree

In Gillingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gillingham

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Gillingham (Kent)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

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

Year 1

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)
Year 2

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)
Year 3

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)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
  • Science Internship Course (15 credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)

Additional information

International - £14,500

Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons

£ 9,250 VAT inc.