Pharmaceutical Science (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

The foundation year of our Pharmaceutical Science (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree will focus on a combination of biology and chemistry needed to examine the design of drugs. You’ll learn about the organic chemistry of molecules, basic cell structures and the underlying concepts that drive chemical reactions. The knowledge you'll gain in the foundation year will fully equip you for the rest of this four-year course.

You’ll learn from and be supported by our committed tutors who are experts in the field of pharmaceutical science and who will help you develop your academic competencies and confidence.

As a student on this course you’ll have access to our £30 million Science Centre. Our Superlab is one of the largest and most advanced teaching facilities in Europe, housing over 280 workstations with specialist professional equipment.

Should you wish to change your chosen specialism after your foundation year there will be some flexibility to do so.

You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the traditional three-year course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

Our Pharmaceutical Science (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) is a four-year degree that provides the ideal start if you wish to pursue a career in pharmaceutical science, but don't have the necessary entry requirements to study a three-year course in pharmaceutical science. This degree will help you make a difference to people lives though the development of new drugs for treating disease and with its built-in foundation year you'll learn the key principles of pharmacology that will help you to progress through the rest of your course.

This course received a 100% overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2020. It was also awarded 100% in a number of other areas, including teaching on the course.

at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

On graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Scientific Studies
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell
  • Concepts in Chemistry
  • General and Organic Chemistry

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 0 modules include:
  • Biochemistry (core, 30 credits)
  • Biology (core, 30 credits)
  • Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
  • Scientific Studies (core, 30 credits)
Year 1 modules include:
  • Cell and Molecular Biology (core, 30 credits)
  • Concepts in Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
  • General and Organic Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
  • Laboratory Science (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • Drugs: Delivery and Action (core, 30 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
  • Quantitative Analysis (core, 15 credits)
  • Spectroscopic Methods (core, 15 credits)
  • Human Immunity (option, 15 credits)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (option, 30 credits)
  • Metabolism (option, 15 credits)
  • Microbiology (option, 15 credits)
  • Molecular Biology (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
  • Formulation and Quality Assurance of Medicines (core, 30 credits)
  • Medicinal Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
  • Research Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Natural Products (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Advanced Bioanalytical Science (option, 15 credits)
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (option, 15 credits)
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and Materials (option, 30 credits)
  • Neuropharmacology (option, 15 credits)
  • Sandwich Placement (option, 30 credits)
  • Systems Pharmacology (option, 15 credits)
  • Work Placement (option, 15 credits)
Assessment

Throughout the course you’ll be assessed through a range of progress tests, online tests, practical reposts, coursework and presentations.

Additional information

UCAS code - B232

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