Biopharmaceutical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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This is a four-year version of BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science with an Integrated Foundation Year. Immerse yourself in the challenging field of drug discovery and development. Study the development of new drugs, the discovery of diagnostic markers of disease and the assurance of safety, quality and efficacy of manufactured drugs.Biopharmaceutical science is the study of how biological molecules can be designed, manufactured and used as medicines. The course puts you at the forefront of ...Read more

This is a four-year version of BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science with an Integrated Foundation Year. Immerse yourself in the challenging field of drug discovery and development. Study the development of new drugs, the discovery of diagnostic markers of disease and the assurance of safety, quality and efficacy of manufactured drugs.Biopharmaceutical science is the study of how biological molecules can be designed, manufactured and used as medicines. The course puts you at the forefront of recent trends in pharmaceutical research, in which increasing numbers of drugs are coming from large biopharmaceutical molecules.On graduation, you can look forward to a wide range of career opportunities in a large and growing industry. Over a quarter of all industrial research in the UK is performed by pharmaceutical companies.Depending on availability of places and subject to interview, you may be able to apply to transfer to our MPharm Pharmacy course following successful completion of the foundation year of the Biopharmaceutical Sciences Integrated Foundation Degree. You must aim to achieve 70% in the foundation year, and any offer will be subject to the discretion of the Pharmacy admissions tutor.

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31/101
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28th
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75th
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fiona
08 Dec 24

It's a great place to study as it has very good reputation for a variety courses such as pharmacy and business with a very welcoming atmosphere. Sunderland also embraces..Read more

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Callum
06 Dec 24

honestly its just pretty great as it..Read more

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40 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent)

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£9,250 per year

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£16,500 per year

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£16500 Per year

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fiona
08 Dec 24
Biopharmaceutical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
It's a great place to study as it has very good reputation for a variety courses such as pharmacy and business with a very welcoming atmosphere. Sunderland also embraces...
Read more
C
Callum
06 Dec 24
Biopharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)
honestly its just pretty great as it...
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