BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences, a pharmacology and chemistry degree focused on the design and development of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and hygiene products. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course begins with foundational chemical and biological concepts before progressing to advanced pharmaceutical sciences, concluding with an independent research project. The first year covers core scientific foundations through compulsory modules such as Microbiology and biochemistry, Human anatomy and physiology, Cell biology, and Chemistry. The second year advances into specialised topics via modules including Medical physiology, Human metabolism, Immunology, and Pharmacology. The final year concentrates on complex applications through compulsory modules such as Systems biology, Pharmacogenetics, Translational medicine, and Toxicology. Throughout the curriculum, students engage in practical laboratory work and complete a pharmaceutical science research project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 104 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 77%
- Therapy professionals: 6%
- Other Health Professionals: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 89%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 47%
- London: 12%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microbiology and biochemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Cell biology
- Molecular genetics
- Skills in pharmaceutical sciences
- Chemistry
- Skills in science
- Medical physiology
- Human metabolism
- Immunology
- Pharmacology
- Drug development
- Medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical business development
- Pharmaceutical science research project
- Systems biology
- Pharmacogenetics
- Translational medicine
- Biomaterials for drug and cosmetic formulation
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology of disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £41,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences at University of Bedfordshire do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences at University of Bedfordshire?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences at University of Bedfordshire?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.