Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs BSc(Hons) single honours

Kingston University London

Bachelor's degree

In Surrey

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The course seeks to provide all students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core areas of pharmaceutical science and associated legal framework for the use of therapeutic agents in society. These include learning how to design, synthesise and develop drugs through the study of appropriate examples as well as an understanding of how the regulatory framework is intertwined with practical and scientific considerations. Thus the programme emphasises the acquisition of practical scientific skills as well as up-to-date theoretical knowledge in the area of pharmaceutical science and the regulation of the use of medicines.

Alongside this discipline-specific practical and theoretical knowledge however, students will also be able to develop their independent learning skills using various sources and be given opportunities to enhance their written and oral communication skills. Such generic skills prepare students for graduate employment in many scientific disciplines generally, but especially in the area of regulatory affairs where attention to detail around the legislative framework in which drugs are used and distributed is of paramount importance.

The degree is aimed at preparing students to work in the pharmaceutical industry and public sector. The course covers synthetic chemistry, drug discovery and development, formulation, clinical trials, quality control and analysis, toxicity and safety testing, pharmacovigilance, the mechanism of action of drugs used to treat some of the major diseases (eg cardiovascular diseases, cancer and dementia) and regulatory affairs.

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Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

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About this course

This course is currently the only pharmaceutical science with regulatory affairs degree being offered in the UK. As such we expect graduates from this programme to be highly sought after by employers.
This course provides a comprehensive training in the chemistry and biology related to the design, development and use of new drugs for clinical purposes.
It explores different sources of medicine, how they work in the body and how they can be formulated.
It gives a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
You can transfer to an MPharmSci or MPharm (Pharmacy) degree, subject to your academic performance and an interview.
You can gain a career head start by doing a year's industrial placement.
Supportive staff help you to reach your full potential.
The course has strong links with the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences who will provide guest speakers and industrial expertise. Guest speakers will also come from our vibrant alumni community many of whom have developed very successful careers in regulatory affairs for a number of years.
"Speed-dating" job interviews with real employers.
Alumni life story/career progression events.

You will have the opportunity to study a foreign language, free of charge, during your time at the University on a not-for-credit basis as part of the Kingston Language Scheme. Options currently include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

2 science A levels (chemistry and biology, maths/IT or physics)
Minimum of 104 UCAS points
Chemistry A level at minimum of C
Study of biology to at least AS level if no A level biology

The first two years of this programme and all of the final year modules except for CH6400 have been accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) for 5 years from 2018.

We are currently seeking accreditation from TOPRA - The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs.

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Subjects

  • Experimental Techniques
  • Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Bioscience
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology

Course programme

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1 (Level 4)
  • Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
  • Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences
  • Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Science
  • Bioscience 1
Year 2 (Level 5)
  • Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics
  • Analytical Science
  • Practical and Research Skills in Pharmaceutical Science
Optional sandwich yearYear 3/4
  • Regulatory Affairs For Pharmaceutical Science
  • Project
  • Advanced Analytical Science
  • Topics in Pharmaceutical Science

Additional information

International Fee-:


Year 1 (2019/20): £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £14,600 
Year 3 (2021/22): £15,000

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Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs BSc(Hons) single honours

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