15Aug
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Course summary
Pharmaceutical scientists research, develop and test new drugs to create safe and effective treatments for diseases, and improve healthcare. Our Pharmaceutical Science degree keeps up with the latest developments, including personalised medicine, biotech and sustainability, getting you ready for a career in this fast-paced industry. You’ll grow your passion for science, innovation and patient wellbeing through practical experience and research. Alongside this you'll explore areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, microbiology, biotechnology, and the regulations and ethics that ensure drugs are safe and effective. Top reasons to choose this course Top reasons to choose this course
- Focus on drug development, formulation science and pharmacology, preparing you for diverse career paths.
- Learn with researchers in our Centre for Lifelong Health, working to improve health and wellbeing in older people.
- Practical experience using specialist facilities including atomic force microscopes, microbiology lab, molecular biology lab, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry and genomics/proteomics facility for analysis of cell genes and proteins.
- Placement opportunities to gain paid work experience, explore a specialist area of interest and build professional connections.
- Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science: From Molecules to Medicines
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution
- Scientific Methodology and Personal Development
- Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics
- Medicine Design, Manufacturing and Quality Testing
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Communication, Ethics and Professional Skills
- Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutics and Advances in Drug Delivery
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmaceutical Sustainability
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Project
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- B220
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 104 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Please refer to Admissions for entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/studying-here/applying-to-brighton/ask-a-question/online-enquiry.aspx
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT