Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences covers the study of medicines from discovery to development, including conventional dosage forms, advanced drug delivery systems and emerging technologies. It is taught through block learning with a study abroad option, and the first year provides a bioscience foundation before specialising.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include From DNA to Diversity, Mammalian Biological Systems, Biochemistry in Health and Disease, Principles of Dosage Form Design, Drug Discovery and Development, Advanced Dosage Form Design, Analytical and Pharmaceutical Processes and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates can work developing safer and more effective drugs, in testing and regulation of new drugs, and in designing novel vaccines and more efficient drug delivery.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 112-120 UCAS points at A-level including Chemistry or Biology at grade C (General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship and Community Studies not accepted); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science; BTEC Diploma D*D* in Applied Science; Access course pass with 112-120 points including 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass with 112-120 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 5; T Level Science or Healthcare Science at overall M; five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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