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Pharmaceutical Science at University of East London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This course will give you a detailed understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of pharmaceutical science and help develop the skills needed for individual and collaborative research in areas such as drug development. Pharmaceutical Science is at the interface of biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, analytical and medicinal chemistry, all of which will be studied in the degree course. Your studies will take place in laboratories fitted with the latest analytical equipment. Within the research area of drug development you will focus on both drug design, drug discovery and drug awareness as well as neuropharmacology and bioinformatics. You will complete four taught modules, and an independent research project. It will offer you the chance to study a core MSc alongside a specialisation within different areas of pharmaceutical sciences. This course is designed and tailored to your own preferred specialism in either of the following:

  • Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control
  • Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology
  • Health and Disease of Physiological Systems
Teaching will be based on lectures, seminars, workshops, independent web-based learning and laboratory-based learning in our state-of-the-art facilities. The broad field of learning also suits people who are simply interested in furthering their knowledge of the subject. The course can be worked around a full-time job and there are intermediate awards available - a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate.

Modules

Year 1: Experimental Techniques and Laboratory Practice (Core), Drug Discovery, Design and Development (Core), Evidence-based Practice and Career Development (Core), Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology (Core), Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control (Core), Health and Disease of Physiological Systems (Core), Research Dissertation (Core), Level 7 Short Work Placement (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

You will be assessed via a mixture of coursework and written exams at the end of each term. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including laboratory work, data analysis, essays, case studies and oral presentations. The Research Skills module is assessed by coursework involving several forms of presentation. The research project is assessed mainly by final written report, with contributions from a poster presentation and portfolio.

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in Physiology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Sports Science, Applied Biology, Toxicology or related subjects. We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. English language requirements: Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, reading and listening (or recognised equivalent).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Pharmaceutical Science at University of East London - UCAS