Course summary
Our Pharmaceutical Science course provides the knowledge and skills required for drug development, analytical testing of pharmaceuticals and regulatory conditions. The course has many distinctive features that make it a dynamic and evolving field of study, aligned closely with the needs and advancements of the Pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical industries. BSc. (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science provides the students with a variety of career opportunities including pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, research and development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical marketing, and academia. Our industry professionals’ partners provide expert advice on the design and continuous updating of the curriculum. Training and placements opportunities often help students build networks and gain insights into the real-world pharmaceutical industry. Our course covers a wide range of topics including pharmacology, pharmaceutical & medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, drug formulation, and drug delivery. This diverse curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the drug development process from the molecular level to manufacturing and regulatory considerations. This course will give the chance to understand the regulatory aspects governing drug development, approval, and commercialization as a crucial component of the learning outcomes. It also includes topics on the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of pharmaceuticals globally. This program is accredited by The Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS)
Modules
Year 1 Biochemistry Human Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology Cellular and molecular biology Employability Skills for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Pharmaceutical Chemistry Year 2 Pharmacology and Toxicology Pharmaceutical Technology Research skills in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Formulation and Materials Science Professional Skills in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Work Experience Year 3 Research Project in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Drug Design and Development Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry Therapeutics Medicines Regulation, Standards, and Quality Control Placement The course has the option of a placement year should a student wish to take this. Staff will support students in obtaining a placement (through industry contacts) where possible. Placement performance will be monitored via a placement handbook. The placement is not credit bearing.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B200
- Institution code:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
T Level
Applicants must hold GCSEs 9-4 in Maths and Biology or equivalent.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
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 .
Additional fee information
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA