BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science at Teesside University

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary degree on the study of medicines, giving a strong base in chemistry, biochemistry and biological science for work in the pharmaceutical industry. Students develop the physicochemical and biological understanding behind the design, synthesis, analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances, with access to the National Horizons Centre in Darlington.

Department: Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); 4 years with foundation year (5 with placement); part-time 4-6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Biochemistry and Chemical Science, Cell Biology, Chemical and Biological Reactivity, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Structure and Bonding and Synthetic Laboratory Skills. Year 2 covers Bioreactors and Fermentation, Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Organic Chemistry, Structural and Molecular Biochemistry and Structure Determination. The final year covers Advanced Organic Chemistry, Biologics and Health Product Development, Biotherapeutics, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery and a Science Research Project; an optional work placement year follows year 2.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical research and development, quality assurance and quality control, and roles with pharmaceutical companies, government departments, regulatory authorities, healthcare providers and charitable and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS tariff points. Year 1 entry: 96-112 UCAS tariff points, GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or equivalent, and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (eligible subjects include chemistry and applied science for Pharmaceutical Science; chemistry, biology and applied science for Pharmacology). Typical Level 3 qualifications: A levels (minimum grade C in one relevant subject), BTEC Extended Diploma or Access to HE Diploma; other equivalent UK and international qualifications considered. Applicants not eligible for Year 1 can apply for the version with an integrated foundation year. Direct entry to later years is considered for applicants with relevant HNC, HND or prior degree study. International applicants requiring a student visa must meet UKVI-compliant English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); 4 years with foundation year (5 with placement); part-time 4-6 year

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