Pharmaceutical Science with foundation year

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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Course Modules

In your foundation year, you’ll study how the body works, what happens when it goes wrong and how lifestyle affects health. Explore professional standards, public health and strategies to promote wellbeing in individuals and communities.

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 (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Foundation Year
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
Fundamentals of Pathophysiology and Disease
Introduction to Professional Practice and Regulatory Standards
Approaches to Health and Wellbeing for Health Professionals

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.

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

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.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.