BSc (Hons)Pharmaceutical Sciences

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B202 M

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/engsci/b202

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Fundamentals of Biochemistry (30 credits)
Fundamental Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills – Life Science (15 credits)
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Elements of Drug Discovery (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Physiology & Pharmacology (30 credits)
Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Pharmaceutical Product Development (30 credits)
Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
Pharmaceutics (30 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
Pharmaceutical Analysis & Testing (30 credits)
Drug Design and Delivery (15 credits)
Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Natural Products (30 credits)
Neuropharmacology (30 credits)

Career opportunities

Graduates can find work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (production development, analytical science, quality assurance and information science), research and development, teaching, forensic science, environmental pollution and health and safety.