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Pharmaceutical Sciences with Foundation Year with Placement Year

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 5 Years
  • Sandwich including foundation year
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Why choose this course?

Build a strong scientific foundation while shaping your degree around the pharmaceutical themes that interest you most.

Learn in cutting‑edge labs with modern analytical equipment, taught by internationally recognised experts - especially in chemistry.
Develop key skills for your future, including digital confidence, problem‑solving, resilience, and resourcefulness.

Choose a placement year to gain real work experience, with plenty of support to find a role that fits your career goals.

You have the option of progressing to the MPharmSci and get hands‑on experience in our award‑winning £1.7m chemical pilot plant, running real industrial processes, an authentic, high-tech insight into industrial-scale science.

Join the student‑led PharmaSci Society for industry trips, study sessions, and social events - a great way to socialise and build your professional network.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich including foundation year • 5 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F144
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
F144
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
CCC

Overall: CCC
Required subjects: chemistry.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

Overall: MMM

BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).

Please see the alternative qualifications guidance if you are taking a mixture of BTECs and A-levels or if you are taking other qualifications types.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 21 credits M: 3 credits P: 21 credits

​​​QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 21 level 3 credits at Distinction, 3 level 3 credits at Merit and 21 level 3 credits at Pass.

Required subjects: Access to Higher Education modules must be in relevant subjects.

GCSE or equivalent: English language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).

Scottish Higher
BBBCC

Overall: BBBCC

Required subjects: chemistry.

GCSE or equivalent: Scottish National 5 for English Language grade C and Mathematics grade C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29 points

Overall: 29

Required subjects: Chemistry HL4/SL6.

GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects: A-level in chemistry.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).

Extended Project
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4).

T Level
P

Pass overall, with a minimum of D in the Core Component
Required subjects: science.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with 5.5 in each element

View the other English language qualifications that we accept:https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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