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Pharmaceutical Science

  • MSci
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Medical breakthroughs such as the Human Genome Project have made it possible to identify the genes associated with many inherited disorders, including cancers. With our BSc (Hons)/MSci Pharmaceutical Science degree courses, you can join the next generation of scientists applying new knowledge to create new treatments and interventions.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, these courses are perfect if you would like to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a research-focused learning and laboratory-based delivery, the course is recommended if you want a career in research, teaching and related professional fields such as animal health, food science, cosmetic science, in medical laboratories, technical sales, patent law and scientific journalism.

Pharmaceutical science is at the cutting-edge of research and is an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline with opportunities in the field continuing to grow and develop.

This programme includes an optional placement year approved by an academic placement coordinator, which offers you the chance to put your studies to use in a real working environment.

Modules

Year One:

  • Genetics
  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills

Year Two:

  • Clinical and Molecular Genetics
  • Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills
  • Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Human Systems Physiology
  • Genomics and Proteomics
  • Introduction to Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry

Year Three:

  • Applied Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills
  • Science and Industry

Choose one option from the following:

  • Advances in Pathophysiology
  • Frontiers in Medicine Design
  • Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences Placement

Year Four:

  • Advanced Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Data Analysis Skills
  • Research Project
  • Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Science

Assessment method

100%
Coursework including a research project

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • MSci • Full-time • 4 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:
F152
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
F152
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 points

A level

Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Chemistry or Biology

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

Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including Chemistry or Biology units.

We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade.

Access to HE Diploma

104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject, including Chemistry or Biology content.

Scottish Higher

Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Chemistry or Biology.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology.
Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Two Higher Levels required, including Chemistry or Biology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

T Level
M

Overall M required from a Science subject. Must have passed all components.

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).

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Fees and funding

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