BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Study pharmaceutical science and join the next generation of scientists developing treatments for some of the world’s greatest disease challenges. Spanning biology, chemistry and pharmacology, our Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Placement Year) will provide you with a deep understanding of drug design from conception to market and use in a medicinal setting. Pharmaceutical scientists can change lives by developing medicines and treatments for conditions from cancer to inherited disorders.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Biomedical and Life Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science, Fundamentals of Chemistry A, Fundamentals of Chemistry B, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, Molecules to Cells. Year 2 core modules: Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Drug Design and Development, Principles of Chemical Structure Determination, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Practical and Laboratory Skills in Chemistry. Year 3 core modules: Placement. Year 4 core modules: Advanced Drug Design and Development, Biosciences Research Project, Global Health Challenges.

Career pathways

The breadth and depth of your Pharmaceutical Science BSc will stand you in good stead for careers across the pharmaceutical, chemical, health and education sectors. Potential roles include:

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. This should include Biology and Chemistry. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to meet the subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD, considered alongside A level Chemistry grade B, and to include sufficient Biology content. We require Distinctions in the majority of relevant science units. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. This would need to include A level Chemistry, and either A level Biology, or sufficient Biology content in the BTEC(s). We will typically assess this on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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