BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science at Kingston University

Programme overview

Kickstart your career with the Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. This course is one of the first to be accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) and you can gain experience of how pharmaceutical science is applied in industry with an optional placement year.

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces biology, chemistry, and physiology for pharmaceutical science. Year 2 places emphasis on organic and medicinal chemistry and develops practical skills, especially in pharmaceutical analysis - important in relation to the actions and characterisation of drugs. Year 1 - core modules: Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences, Chemical Foundations: From Atoms to Pharmaceuticals, Introduction To Biosciences and Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Concepts, Analysis, and Ethics. Year 2 - core modules: Analytical Techniques for Molecular Science, Organic and Medicinal Chemistry with Global Medicine and Personalised Healthcare, Pharmacology, Formulation and Pharmaceutics, Practical and Research Skills in Pharmaceutical Science.

Career pathways

Many of our Pharmaceutical Science students go on to work in the pharmaceutical industry, research or clinical laboratories, hospitals and education. The roles our graduates have secured include drug safety associates, quality control analysts, pharmacy technicians, microbiologists and medical publishers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points: A-levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Chemistry) with merits in the following units:; Unit 1 – "Principles and Applications in Science 1"; Unit 5 – "Principles and Applications in Science 2"; Unit 13 – "Applications of Inorganic Chemistry"; Unit 14 – "Applications of Organic Chemistry" Or a Merit in T-Level science, including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism, either in laboratory sciences or metrology sciences. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: BB22, BBG2.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2027/28): £21,300, Year 3 (2028/29): £22,100, Year 4 (2029/30): £22,900 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/0f2f92b5-62fb-b0ef-c295-c41c0d8a86bf/course?studyYear=2027

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