Pharmaceutical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical scientists research, develop and test new drugs to create safe and effective treatments for diseases, and improve healthcare.

Our Pharmaceutical Science degree keeps up with the latest developments, including personalised medicine, biotech and sustainability, getting you ready for a career in this fast-paced industry.

You’ll grow your passion for science, innovation and patient wellbeing through practical experience and research. Alongside this you'll explore areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, microbiology, biotechnology, and the regulations and ethics that ensure drugs are safe and effective.
Top reasons to choose this course

Top reasons to choose this course
• Focus on drug development, formulation science and pharmacology, preparing you for diverse career paths.



• Learn with researchers in our Centre for Lifelong Health, working to improve health and wellbeing in older people.



• Practical experience using specialist facilities including atomic force microscopes, microbiology lab, molecular biology lab, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry and genomics/proteomics facility for analysis of cell genes and proteins.



• Placement opportunities to gain paid work experience, explore a specialist area of interest and build professional connections.



Modules
Year 1:
• Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science: From Molecules to Medicines



• Physiology and Pharmacology



• Introduction to Biochemistry



• Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution



• Scientific Methodology and Personal Development



Year 2
• Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics



• Medicine Design, Manufacturing and Quality Testing



• Pharmacology and Toxicology



• Pharmaceutical Microbiology



• Communication, Ethics and Professional Skills



Final year:
• Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals



• Pharmaceutics and Advances in Drug Delivery



• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs



• Pharmaceutical Sustainability



• Pharmaceutical Sciences Project