BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. IB: 26 points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Chemistry, a laboratory-based science degree with strong pharmaceutical and biochemical elements. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course spans four years including a foundation year, with automatic progression to the full honours degree upon passing. A final-year dissertation module allows independent research involving lab-based work or fieldwork and data analysis.
Modules
- Chemical Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Biological Principles
- Science for Health
- Genetics
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biological Chemistry
- Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills
- 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