Pharmaceutical Science

Develop practical and theoretical expertise in drug design, molecular modelling, analytical techniques and biopharmaceutical production, with opportunities for hands-on experience throughout the course.

Develop knowledge and skills relevant to drug discovery, design and development, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and drug regulatory affairs. This course is designed for those with a strong interest in chemistry, biology and the development of new medicines.

• Examine the science behind drug discovery and development and develop scientific knowledge and practical skills.

• Explore molecular modelling, drug design, advanced analytics and biopharmaceutical production.

• Opportunities for hands-on lab experience and studying real-world applications should help prepare you to address global health challenges.

• Develop hands-on skills in labs: gain practical, in-demand skills by working with the latest pharmaceutical technology in our advanced labs, ensuring you're not just learning theory but also mastering the techniques that drive modern drug development.

• Industry-relevant curriculum and career prospects: study a course that is designed in collaboration with leading pharmaceutical companies, and graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to launch a successful career in a rapidly expanding field.

• Focus on emerging and globally relevant pharmaceutical science: learn how to address health challenges by studying areas, such as personalised medicine and antimicrobial resistance.

• Dive deep into pharmaceutical science with our MSci year: an integrated master's degree offers you smooth progression to a level 7 qualification (subject to meeting progression requirements).

• Develop the expertise to design and synthesise the next generation of medicines, master the complexities of biopharmaceutical production, understand the intricate interactions of drug metabolism and toxicology and explore the role of natural products in drug discovery.

This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.

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Course Modules

Develop scientific knowledge and technical skills to prepare for roles in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or healthcare. Study how medicines interact with the human body, explore drug discovery methods, and develop expertise in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and computational biology. Learn through hands-on experience with modern techniques like qPCR, flow cytometry and tableting while using simulation spaces and bioinformatics tools. The integrated MSci year is designed to help you deepen your knowledge and learn how to design the next generation of medicines.

Year One:
Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science
Cells to Systems
Microbiology and Immunology
Genetics and Molecular Biology

Year Two:
Drug Analysis, Development and Formulation
Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Technology
Computational Biology

Placement Year:
There's no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They're a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Third Year:
Advanced Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Global Drug Applications
The Regulatory Landscape
Research Project

Final (Integrated Master's) Year:
Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing
Advanced Topics in Drug Metabolism and Toxicology
Therapeutic Natural Products and Drug Discovery

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.