Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year | Coventry University

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Course summary

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

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

Foundation Year
The foundation year course helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore fundamental knowledge in areas such as anatomy, physiology and pathology, professional practice and approaches to health and wellbeing.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

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

Step into the future of healthcare, placing you at the forefront of drug discovery and development, equipping you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to create life-changing medicines.
Explore molecular modelling, drug design, advanced analytics and biopharmaceutical production.
Develop hands-on experience and learn through real-world applications to tackle global health challenges.

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: B1DF
Institution code:: C85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

CU London (Dagenham) - Open Event
4 Mar 2026, 16:00
London
CU Scarborough - Open Event
11 Mar 2026, 16:00
Scarborough
CU Coventry - Open Event
18 Mar 2026, 16:00
Coventry
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
25 Apr 2026, 08:30
Coventry
Coventry University London - Undergraduate Open Event
29 Apr 2026, 14:00
London
Coventry University London - Postgraduate Open Event
29 Apr 2026, 17:00
London
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:30
Coventry

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