BSc Pharmaceutical Science
Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC to include Chemistry and normally one other Science, but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level to include Chemistry and normally one other Science, but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject to include Chemistry modules (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: Typical Science Requirements: Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grade(s). The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, a programme centred on pharmaceutical science and the design of therapeutic drugs. Modules include Medicinal Drug Design, Formulation Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Advanced Analytical Techniques. The programme concludes with a Major Project and Career Development module in the final year.
Modules
- Diversity of Cellular Life
- Genetics and Evolution
- Organic Molecules: their Structure, Reactivity and Analysis
- Physical Characteristics of Molecules
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Quality Control (QC) and Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Introduction to Formulation Science and Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification
- Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Modern Molecular Advances
- Major Project and Career Development
- Advanced Analytical Techniques
- Physicochemical Characteristics for Medicine Development
- Medicinal Drug Design