BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science at Keele University

Programme overview

Develop the scientific skills and business knowledge needed for a dynamic career in the pharmaceutical industry. Explore the range of sciences that underpin pharmaceutical discovery and development, understand the global legal and regulatory requirements of the industry, and recognise the business potential of new drugs and medicines.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy | Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year | Study mode: full-time; placement year option | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Introduction to Formulation Science. Year 2 compulsory modules: Applied Pharmaceutical Science, Applied Pharmaceutical Science II, Pharmaceutical Analysis And Quality, Control. Year 3 compulsory modules: The Pharmaceutical Industry at the, Cutting Edge, Pharmaceutical Science Research Project.

Career pathways

The pharmaceutical industry offers a huge range of career opportunities. The sector has become increasingly prominent due to the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly around the development of new vaccines and the repurposing of drugs for the treatment of Covid-19.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB in three A levels including B in Chemistry or Biology. Also required: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science. IB Diploma: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry or Biology, or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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