Pharmaceutical Sciences (Extended), BSc Hons

University of Greenwich

Bachelor's degree

In Gillingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gillingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

Our extended degree in pharmaceutical sciences explores areas such as biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, and drug design and delivery. A project and laboratory work will give you opportunities to get hands-on experience.

Before studying the same modules offered on our three-year course, you'll complete a foundation year. This will get you up to speed with learning at degree level.

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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Location

Start date

Gillingham (Kent)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Typical offer: 64 points

Qualifications: three A-levels / Extended Diploma / combination of A-level and Diploma / A-levels and Extended Certificate

Subjects:

A-level: 64 points from related science subjects
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma / Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 16 points from a related science subject

What you should know about this course
Ranked #1 University in Kent for Graduate Prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
This four-year course has a foundation year and lower entry requirements. If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to graduation
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
  • Biology
  • Design
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Project
  • Chemistry
  • Introduction
  • Mathematics
  • Learning
  • Life Science

Course programme

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Introduction to Biology (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Chemistry (30 credits)
  • Introductory Practical Science (30 credits)
  • Foundation Mathematics (15 credits)
  • Learning Skills for Science (15 credits)
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

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