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Pharmaceutical Sciences (Extended) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Sciences (Extended) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
From biology to pharmacology, our pharmaceutical sciences degree gives you a broad knowledge of the subject. The course includes an extra year to prepare you for degree-level study.
This degree with a foundation year is designed for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements but have a strong interest in pharmaceutical sciences. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in core scientific principles, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to progress onto the full degree programme.
Once you move into the main degr...
From biology to pharmacology, our pharmaceutical sciences degree gives you a broad knowledge of the subject. The course includes an extra year to prepare you for degree-level study.
This degree with a foundation year is designed for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements but have a strong interest in pharmaceutical sciences. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in core scientific principles, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to progress onto the full degree programme.
Once you move into the main degree, you’ll explore a wide range of subjects including biochemistry, biology, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology and drug design and delivery. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and an independent research project, developing both practical skills and scientific insight.
The course is accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS), which confirms that it meets the high standards expected by the profession. This accreditation ensures that the curriculum and student experience are aligned with industry needs, preparing you for a successful and rewarding career in pharmaceutical sciences.
This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, placements or field-based work. These activities form part of the core learning experience.
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What you should know about this course
* Our courses are accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, which means that our graduates are well placed to apply for membership of the Academy
* This four-year course includes the same modules as the three-year course but has a foundation year to make it available with lower requirements
* The foundation year will introduce you to the subject and develop your academic writing and computing skills, providing you with the skills to progress to Level 4/Year 1
* If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to graduation
* This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-G63
Institution Code
G70
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
64 UCAS Tariff points from A Levels including Biology, Chemistry or Physics
T Level
Science (Laboratory Sciences), at grade Pass (with D or E on the Core).
UCAS Tariff
Specific Level 3 subjects are required- see below for further information. If you don’t meet the level 3 requirements, we'll review your application including relevant GCSEs or any other qualifications you may hold.
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24 points overall including Higher Level Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 UCAS Tariff points from Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,975 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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