Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

The foundation route is designed for students who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge.

The content of our pharmaceutical science course has a strong grounding in the chemical and biological sciences, complemented by industry-specific topics such as pharmaceutical regulation and quality assurance.

You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of topics relevant to the field of phar...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Pontypridd

Course Address
University of South Wales
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL

Application Details

Course Code

3WBH

Institution Code

W01

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

48

To include one Science subject and to exclude General Studies.

Access to HE Diploma

D:0,M:0

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

Relevant Science subject required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

D

We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a second subject.

A level

D,D

To include one Science subject and to exclude General Studies.

T Level

Pass (D or E)

Passing the Science T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core)

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Fees and funding

EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,000
International £12,600

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