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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Completion of the Human Genome Project means that it is now possible to identify the genes associated with many cancers and inherited disorders, and make a difference in society. Pharmaceutical science is at the cutting-edge of research, with opportunities in the field continuing to grow and develop.
Advance your scientific knowledge and skillsAccredited by the Royal Society of Biology, we shaped our course for science students looking to develop skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Initially building knowledge about chemical science concepts, you will broaden your focus, increasing knowledge depth and specialisation in genomics, drug discovery and pharmacology.Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a chemical science student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities ensure your learning remains on the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy.With is combination 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.
Get closer to industryComplementing your laboratory-based sessions at Salford, you will experience visits to local laboratories and receive guest lectures from external industry specialists. You will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. If you successfully complete a placement year as part of your studies, your degree will attain 'Advanced Degree Accreditation' by the Royal Society of Biology. Recent Pharmaceutical Science students have been secured placements at Pfizer in Kent, the Transplant Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, and the Cancer Research UK Manchester institute.
Features• Develop laboratory and research skills ready for your graduate career• Include an optional industry placement, where you can apply your learning in local hospitals or research labs• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology• Part-time option available
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 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 Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D - D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104-112 UCAS points. At least two full A levels required, including grade C in A level Chemistry and Biology.A Pass in the practical element of Science A levels is required.
104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level, including C in Higher Level Chemistry and Biology.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject, including Chemistry.
Only accepted alongside at least two full A levels.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Including grade 4 in Higher Level Biology and Chemistry.
104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level, including grade C in Higher Level Chemistry and Biology.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Suitable Science subject, including a Chemistry component.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Suitable Science subject - must include a Chemistry component.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
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