Pharmaceutical Science MSci
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Science MSci
Medical breakthroughs such as the Human Genome Project have made it possible to identify the genes associated with many inherited disorders, including cancers. With our BSc (Hons)/MSci Pharmaceutical Science degree courses, you can join the next generation of scientists applying new knowledge to create new treatments and interventions.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, these courses are perfect if you would like to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a research-focused learning and laboratory-based delivery, the course is recom...
Medical breakthroughs such as the Human Genome Project have made it possible to identify the genes associated with many inherited disorders, including cancers. With our BSc (Hons)/MSci Pharmaceutical Science degree courses, you can join the next generation of scientists applying new knowledge to create new treatments and interventions.<br/><br/>Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, these courses are perfect if you would like to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a research-focused learning and laboratory-based delivery, the course is recommended if you want a career in research, teaching and related professional fields such as animal health, food science, cosmetic science, in medical laboratories, technical sales, patent law and scientific journalism.<br/><br/>Pharmaceutical science is at the cutting-edge of research and is an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline with opportunities in the field continuing to grow and develop.<br/><br/>This programme includes an optional placement year approved by an academic placement coordinator, which offers you the chance to put your studies to use in a real working environment.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F152
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Scottish Higher
Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Chemistry or Biology.
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject, including Chemistry or Biology content.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including Chemistry or Biology units. We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Two Higher Levels required, including Chemistry or Biology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
A level
Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Chemistry or Biology
T Level
M
Overall M required from a Science subject. Must have passed all components.
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