BSc Pharmaceutical Science
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Chemistry or Biology. BTEC: Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including Chemistry or Biology units. We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade. T level: Overall Merit in Science. Scottish Highers: Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Chemistry or Biology. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two Higher Levels required, including Chemistry or Biology. IB: 30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 104 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject, including Chemistry or Biology content. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, combining pharmaceutical sciences with biochemistry and pharmacology. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Clinical Skills. The programme holds Royal Society of Biology accreditation and includes an optional placement year. The final-year dissertation involves independent research through lab-based work or fieldwork.
Modules
- Genetics
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills
- Cell biology
- Clinical and Molecular Genetics
- Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills
- Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Human Physiology
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Applied Pharmacology
- Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Science and Industry
- Advances In Pathophysiology
- Frontiers in Medicine Design