BSc Pharmaceutical Science
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects including Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in Applied Science or relevant (science-based) subject BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual), at least Merit in relevant subjects Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject T Levels in a relevant subject International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Grade 4 in Biology or Chemistry We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, combining chemical principles with pharmaceutical science. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Short work placements are available, and the programme culminates in an independent honours research project. Student membership of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences is available.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Fundamental Chemistry and Biology
- Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth)
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
- Level 4 Short Work Placement
- Infection & Immunity
- Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
- Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth
- Drug, Discovery, Development and Regulation
- Organic Mechanisms of Synthesis
- Level 5 Short Work Placement
- Natural Products and Discovery
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Application of Analytical Techniques in Pharmaceutical Quality Control
- Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth)
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Toxicology
- Level 6 Short Work Placement