Develop the scientific skills and business knowledge needed for a dynamic career in the pharmaceutical industry. Explore the range of sciences that underpin pharmaceutical discovery and development, understand the global legal and regulatory requirements of the industry, and recognise the business potential of new drugs.
**Why choose this course?**
- Develop the multi-disciplinary and problem-solving skills the pharmaceutical industry is actively looking for in graduates
- The School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering has a diverse group of staff, including so...
Develop the scientific skills and business knowledge needed for a dynamic career in the pharmaceutical industry. Explore the range of sciences that underpin pharmaceutical discovery and development, understand the global legal and regulatory requirements of the industry, and recognise the business potential of new drugs.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Develop the multi-disciplinary and problem-solving skills the pharmaceutical industry is actively looking for in graduates<br/><br/><br/>- The School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering has a diverse group of staff, including some who have directly worked in the pharmaceutical industry<br/><br/><br/>- Study a curriculum designed with employability at the heart of the programme<br/><br/><br/>- State-of-the-art facilities including the Central Science Laboratories<br/><br/><br/>The pharmaceutical industry is a global one that offers many different career possibilities. Pharmaceutical Science with Business at Keele was co-developed with experts from the pharmaceutical industry who work in areas including formulation development and regulatory affairs, and academic experts who have first hand experience of working in the field. As a result of this, graduate skills are aligned to the industry demands.<br/><br/>The pharmaceutical industry strives to develop new drugs, the formulation of medicines and medical devices to advance healthcare provision. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to explore themes such as the pathway for the discovery and development of therapeutic drugs and the cost effectiveness of medications. This incorporates product formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, clinical trials design and implementation. The aim is for you to understand how medicines gain approval to be marketed and, ultimately, how these medications are administered.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. <br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. <br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
1B11
Institution Code
K12
Points of Entry
Year 1
120
D:30
122 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma with Chemistry or Biology related content, including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice on whether your chosen course would qualify.
30
555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry or Biology, OR 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology
DDM
DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science.
4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification.
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