Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Develop practical and theoretical expertise in drug design, molecular modelling, analytical techniques and biopharmaceutical production, with opportunities for hands-on experience throughout the course. Develop knowledge and skills relevant to drug discovery, design and development, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and drug regulatory affairs. This course is designed for those with a strong interest in chemistry, biology and the development of new medicines.

Faculty: Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science, Cells to Systems, Microbiology and Immunology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Year two: Drug Analysis, Development and Formulation, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Computational Biology. Final year: Advanced Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Global Drug Applications, The Regulatory Landscape, Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates with this degree have a wide range of career options available to them in pharmaceutical, chemistry, biotechnology and healthcare-based industries. This may include drug discovery, design and development, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and drug regulatory affairs.

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