Pharmaceutical Science - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A degree on how chemicals and therapeutics are designed, developed and evaluated, built on core chemistry and biology and practical work in labs with NMR, IR, UV-VIS spectrometers and GC/GC-MS. Short-term and year-long placements are available.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Diversity of Cellular Life, Genetics and Evolution, Organic Molecules, Physical Characteristics of Molecules, Inorganic Chemistry, Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences. Year Two: Human Molecular Genetics, Quality Control and Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Introduction to Formulation Science and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification, Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules, Bioinorganic Chemistry. Year Three: Modern Molecular Advances, Major Project and Career Development, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Physicochemical Characteristics for Medicine Development, Medicinal Drug Design.

Career pathways

Research and development, pharmaceutical analyst, regulatory affairs associate, technical sales and support, NHS laboratory roles, quality assurance and patent roles; graduates have joined Teva, PCI, Pharmaron, Roche and Vertex.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points 104 or above. A-level BCC including Chemistry and normally one other science (excluding General Studies; science practical must be passed in England); Welsh Baccalaureate grade C plus BC at A-level including Chemistry; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject including Chemistry modules (112 points); Access to HE Science Diploma with at least 104 points; T Level Pass (C and above). Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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