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Pharmaceutical Science

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Brighton
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Pharmaceutical scientists research, develop and test new drugs to create safe and effective treatments for diseases, and improve healthcare.

Our Pharmaceutical Science degree keeps up with the latest developments, including personalised medicine, biotech and sustainability, getting you ready for a career in this fast-paced industry.

You’ll grow your passion for science, innovation and patient wellbeing through practical experience and research. Alongside this you'll explore areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, microbiology, biotechnology, and the regulations and ethics that ensure drugs are safe and effective.
Top reasons to choose this course

Top reasons to choose this course

  • Focus on drug development, formulation science and pharmacology, preparing you for diverse career paths.

  • Learn with researchers in our Centre for Lifelong Health, working to improve health and wellbeing in older people.

  • Practical experience using specialist facilities including atomic force microscopes, microbiology lab, molecular biology lab, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry and genomics/proteomics facility for analysis of cell genes and proteins.

  • Placement opportunities to gain paid work experience, explore a specialist area of interest and build professional connections.

Modules
Year 1:

  • Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science: From Molecules to Medicines

  • Physiology and Pharmacology

  • Introduction to Biochemistry

  • Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution

  • Scientific Methodology and Personal Development

Year 2

  • Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics

  • Medicine Design, Manufacturing and Quality Testing

  • Pharmacology and Toxicology

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology

  • Communication, Ethics and Professional Skills

Final year:

  • Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals

  • Pharmaceutics and Advances in Drug Delivery

  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

  • Pharmaceutical Sustainability

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences Project

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Brighton

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B220
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B220
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
InternationalTBC

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.

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