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Master of Science - MSci
Coleraine
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science - MSci
Coleraine
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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The MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience has been designed for those with a strong interest in science and a keen desire to pursue a career in the industry responsible for the manufacture of medicines. The course contains all the relevant chemistry required for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry as well as providing students with a wider skillset to achieve the necessary expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry.The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of leading international bio/pharmaceutical companies, creating a tailored education to meet the needs of future employers. You will learn how to prepare pharmaceutical ingredients, formulate these into medicinal products and have a thorough understanding of the effect of these drugs and therapeutics on the human body.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
A Level Essential Subjects: Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, IT, Environmental Technology, Digital Technology, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences.If applying with Double Award Life and Health Sciences as meeting both A level essential subjects listed above, optional unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques is required.
To include Chemistry and one other science subject from Physics, Maths, Biology or IT.English & Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
To include Chemistry and one subject from Physics, Maths, Biology or IT.English & Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
Only science based Access courses are acceptable, specific modules will be required and must include Chemistry.Overall profile of 65% to include 65% in level 3 modules. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).If GCSE Mathematics at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
Overall profile minimum: 26 points including 13 points at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Physics, Maths or IT.
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.Course Specific Subject requirements: H3 in Chemistry and either Biology, Maths, Physics, Agricultural Science or IT. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to Chemistry and one of the subjects listed above.
The following units are essential and must be passed with Distinction: Principles and Applications of Science I, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Principles and Applications of Science II, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Industrial Chemical Reactions.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£4,750 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£16,320 per year
Students from EU
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£16,320 per year
Students from International
£16320 Per year
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