BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sandwich)
Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Biology and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and at least one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and at least one of Chemistry (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology, focusing on drug discovery, formulation, and therapeutic delivery systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an industrial placement lasting at least 48 weeks between the second and final years, alongside an independent research project.
Modules
- Mathematics and Statistical Skills
- Pharmaceutical and Applied Microbiology
- Basic Skills for the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Sciences
- Properties and analysis of drug molecules
- Cellular Physiology
- Systems Physiology
- Preparing for industry
- Introduction to Drug Discovery and Design
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Foundational Pharmacology
- Formulation for Industry
- Introduction to Dosage Forms and Unit Operations
- Pharma Lab Techniques
- Industrial Placement
- BSc Research Project Module
- Innovation and Commercialisation
- Biologic Therapeutics: Design and Delivery
- Advanced Delivery Systems for Small Molecules
- Emerging Pharmaceutical Technologies