* Deposits
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process.
Pharmaceutical Science is a relatively new discipline and is concerned with fostering a multi-disciplinary approach towards the study of exciting new developments in the chemical, biological and biomedical science areas focusing upon the biochemistry, pharmacology, design, methods of analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances. This course aims to produce high quality pharmaceutical science diplomates with the generic, subject-specific and transferable knowledge and skills suited to a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other related laboratory based scientific discipline.
The Course aims to:
To support you in the development of intellectual and key interpersonal skills as well as subject knowledge that will equip you for life-long learning.
To develop a knowledge of the physico-chemical and biological principles necessary to understand the sourcing, preparation, analysis and properties of medicinal agents. This will include the design, delivery, mode of action, therapeutic application and clinical usage of medicines.
To encourage the development of practical and problem solving skills, research methods and the techniques and processes necessary for the evaluation, critical appraisal and systematic review of pharmaceutical science.
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The emphasis throughout the course will be on the applied nature of the study of the pharmaceutical sciences in terms of how fundamental knowledge can be applied to tangible vocational situations and problems, together with the acquisition of practical and generic skills.
Your IELTS level* |
Your required IELTS level |
Start date |
Finish date |
Name of course |
5.0 |
6.0 |
22 June 2020 |
11 September 2020 |
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills : 11 weeks |
5.5 |
6.0 |
03 August 2020 |
11 September 2020 |
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills : 6 weeks |
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors are currently growth areas in the UK and successful study in pharmaceutical science will open up a range of careers in biochemical, medical, pharmaceutical, chemical and related areas. Specifically, graduates are likely to find employment in research and development in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Other career outlets are possible and include work in hospital laboratories, forensic science, drug analysis, pharmaceutical marketing and sales, medical writing and teaching.
This course is designed to articulate and progress seamlessly to the appropriate BSc (Hons) degree.
Health Insurance_fee:£300/year