Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F141
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Overall: ABBBB Required subjects: chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or equivalent: Scottish National 5 for English Language grade C and Mathematics grade C.
Access to HE Diploma
D:27,M:18
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 credits at Merit. Required subjects: Access to Higher Education modules must be in relevant subjects. GCSE or equivalent: English language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Overall: 32 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)
DDM
Overall: DDM BTEC must be in a relevant subject. GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Please see the alternative qualifications guidance if you are taking a mixture of BTECs and A-levels or if you are taking other qualifications types.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4).
Extended Project
Not Accepted
A level
B,B,B
Overall: BBB Required subjects: 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).
T Level
D
Distinction overall, with a minimum of C in the Core Component Required subjects: science. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
BBB 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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