Pharmaceutical Science BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

Pharmaceutical science is concerned with the design and development of new drugs for clinical purposes. It explores the different sources of medicine, how they work and how they can be formulated (eg tablet, cream, inhaler), analysed and tested. This course provides an understanding of all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.

What will you study?

You will study topics ranging from introductory pharmaceutical chemistry and the basic principles of physiology and biochemistry, through to the design, synthesis and testing of biologically active molecules. Other topics include: pharmacology, pharmaceutical formulation, methods of drug delivery, pharmaceutical analysis and drug legislation.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Science 1&2
• Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
• Cells and Tissues
• Academic Skills for Molecular Science
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Cell Reactions

Year 2

• Pharmacology, Toxicology and Immunology
• Organic Chemistry 1
• Organic Chemistry 2
• Bioanalysis 1
• Bioanalysis 2
• Practical Skills in Pharmaceutical Science
• Properties and Formulation of Pharmaceuticals
• Microbiology

Year 3

• Modern Industrial Practice
• Organic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Project OR
• Advanced Experimental Skills and Dissertation
• Option modules