Pharmaceutical Sciences Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Sciences Msci (Hon)
Why choose this course?
Build a strong scientific foundation while shaping your degree around the pharmaceutical themes that interest you most.
Learn in cutting‑edge labs with modern analytical equipment, taught by internationally recognised experts - especially in chemistry.
Develop key skills for your future, including digital confidence, problem‑solving, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Choose a placement year to gain real work experience, with plenty of support to find a role that fits your career goals.
You have the optio...
<strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/>Build a strong scientific foundation while shaping your degree around the pharmaceutical themes that interest you most.<br/><br/>Learn in cutting‑edge labs with modern analytical equipment, taught by internationally recognised experts - especially in chemistry.<br/>Develop key skills for your future, including digital confidence, problem‑solving, resilience, and resourcefulness.<br/><br/>Choose a placement year to gain real work experience, with plenty of support to find a role that fits your career goals.<br/><br/>You have the option of progressing to the MPharmSci and get hands‑on experience in our award‑winning £1.7m chemical pilot plant, running real industrial processes, an authentic, high-tech insight into industrial-scale science.<br/><br/>Join the student‑led PharmaSci Society for industry trips, study sessions, and social events - a great way to socialise and build your professional network.<br/><br/>We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F142
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
A,A,B,B,B
Overall: AAABB-AABBB Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit or 30 at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
33
Overall: 34 - 33 Required Subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second Science Subject HL5/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Overall: DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma Required Subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,B
A,B,B
Overall: AAB-ABB Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Extended Project
A
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.
A level
A,B,B
A,A,B
Overall: AAB-ABB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with AAB-ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-levels in chemistry and a second science subject. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).
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