ObjectivesYou will learn how to predict the potential medical usefulness of new drugs, using knowledge of living organisms combined with knowledge of the chemical information of compounds. Pharmaceutical scientists play a vital role in the development of new drugs as understanding and harnessing the chemical basis for solutions to biological problems is of key relevance in the pharmaceutical industry. Our links with major Pharmaceutical companies in the industry will provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry during the placement year.
Entry requirementsThe university requires you to have at least 2 A Levels (or equivalent) to begin an Honours Undergraduate Degree Programme or at least one for a Foundation Degree. The entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are given generally in UCAS Tariff Points.
Academic titleBSc Pharmaceutical Science
Course descriptionBSc Pharmaceutical Science
Year 1
-Cell Biology and Development
-Human Physiology
-Introduction to Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology
-Molecular Biology and Genetics
-Molecular Structure & Reactivity
-Personal Transferable Skills 1 Bioscience