Pharmaceutical Sciences (with a Year in Industry) MSci
University of Nottingham
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Course overviewLearn 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 peoples lives. Improve your employability with a year spent working in industry in an area related to pharmaceutical sciences.Youll study the core sciences that make up pharmaceutical sciences throughout the first two years:Chemistrydrug design and discovery using ...Read more

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.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
7th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
What students say
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Ariana
30 Jan 23

A very friendly environment and caring tutors..Read more

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Danae
29 Jan 23

Unique 4 years, great environment, and feel strongly supported, completing a challenging course..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A 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.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£28,600 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£28600 Per year

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