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Master of Science - MSci
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science - MSci
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Master of Science - MSci
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Course overview
Learn about the discovery and design of medicines at a world top 15 university for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World Rankings 2024). Prepare for a career where you can develop new drugs and medicines to transform people's lives. Improve your employability with a year spent working in industry in an area related to pharmaceutical sciences.
You'll study the core sciences that make up pharmaceutical sciences throughout the first two years:
Chemistry
drug design and discovery using organic chemistry
analytical chemistry to study the structure and purity of drug molecules
Pharmaceutics
the science of designing and formulating medicines
understand the properties of drugs and medicines through physical chemistry
Biosciences
understand disease and drug action through biology and pharmacology
the design of complex biological drugs
You'll study diseases and some of the most commonly prescribed medicines.
You'll also learn about regulations, patenting and business skills in a national and global context.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
including Chemistry and at least one further science A level from Biology, Maths/Further Maths or Physics. The third subject can be chosen from a wide range of subjects, but General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives and Research are not accepted.A Pass in the practical element is required for science A levels if assessed separately.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
including 15 credits in Chemistry (including organic chemistry) and 15 credits in at least one of Maths, Biology or Physics.
including HL6 and HL5 in Chemistry and a second scienceor 665 in 3 HL certificates including Chemistry and a second science
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A levels including Chemistry and possible one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics depending on the BTEC content.
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A level Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Maths/Further Maths.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£28,600 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£28,600 per year
Students from International
£28600 Per year
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