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Pharmaceutical Sciences
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
Course summary
The degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is concerned with the design, evaluation, production and testing of medicines. As such, it is based on the chemical, biological and medical sciences as the foundation for employment within the pharmaceutical and related (eg medical device) industries. All of these facets are addressed and integrated in this three-year undergraduate degree.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- B210
- Institution code:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
To include Biology and Chemistry
OR
Biology and Mathematics or Physics
OR
Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE course must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry.
Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice.
Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB
Two Advanced Highers required to include Biology or Chemistry.
Applicants offering Advanced Higher Biology would be expected to have completed at least one Higher from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
Applicants offering Advanced Higher Chemistry would be expected to have completed at least one Higher from Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Biology and Chemistry OR Biology and Mathematics or Physics OR Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics .
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and Chemistry.
If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in English and Mathematics.
Grade C or better in GCSE Mathematics and both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science (grades CC).
Grade C or better in Scottish National 5 Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 3 other pharmacology courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
| EU | £25300 | Year 1 |
| International | £25300 | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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 tuition fees quoted above for NI and ROI are the 2024/25 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
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