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Pharmaceutical Biosciences MSci
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Biosciences MSci
The MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience has been designed for those with a strong interest in science and a keen desire to pursue a career in the industry responsible for the manufacture of medicines. The course contains all the relevant chemistry required for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry as well as providing students with a wider skillset to achieve the necessary expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry.
The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of leading international bio/pharmaceutical companies, creating a tailored educ...
The MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience has been designed for those with a strong interest in science and a keen desire to pursue a career in the industry responsible for the manufacture of medicines. The course contains all the relevant chemistry required for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry as well as providing students with a wider skillset to achieve the necessary expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry.<br/><br/>The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of leading international bio/pharmaceutical companies, creating a tailored education to meet the needs of future employers. You will learn how to prepare pharmaceutical ingredients, formulate these into medicinal products and have a thorough understanding of the effect of these drugs and therapeutics on the human body.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Coleraine
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
9GOW
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
To include Chemistry and one other science subject from Physics, Maths, Biology or IT. English & Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
Only science based Access courses are acceptable, specific modules will be required and must include Chemistry. Overall profile of 65% to include 65% in level 3 modules. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course). If GCSE Mathematics at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Overall profile minimum: 26 points including 13 points at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Physics, Maths or IT.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
The following units are essential and must be passed with Distinction: Principles and Applications of Science I, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Principles and Applications of Science II, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Industrial Chemical Reactions.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject requirements: H3 in Chemistry and either Biology, Maths, Physics, Agricultural Science or IT. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to Chemistry and one of the subjects listed above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at GradeC/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Chemistry grade C or Double Award Science grade CC or above also
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C,C
To include Chemistry and one subject from Physics, Maths, Biology or IT. English & Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
A level
B,B,B
A Level Essential Subjects: Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, IT, Environmental Technology, Digital Technology, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences. If applying with Double Award Life and Health Sciences as meeting both A level essential subjects listed above, optional unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques is required.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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