Pharmaceutical Sciences Master of Science - MSc (UG)
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Sciences Master of Science - MSc (UG)
Why choose this course?
* Build a strong scientific foundation while shaping your degree around the pharmaceutical themes that interest you most.
* Learn in cutting‑edge labs with modern analytical equipment, taught by internationally recognised experts - especially in chemistry.
* Develop key skills for your future, including digital confidence, problem‑solving, resilience, and resourcefulness.
* Choose a placement year to gain real work experience, with ple...
Why choose this course?
* Build a strong scientific foundation while shaping your degree around the pharmaceutical themes that interest you most.
* Learn in cutting‑edge labs with modern analytical equipment, taught by internationally recognised experts - especially in chemistry.
* Develop key skills for your future, including digital confidence, problem‑solving, resilience, and resourcefulness.
* Choose a placement year to gain real work experience, with plenty of support to find a role that fits your career goals.
* You have the option of progressing to the MPharmSci and get hands‑on experience in our award‑winning £1.7m chemical pilot plant, running real industrial processes, an authentic, high-tech insight into industrial-scale science.
* Join the student‑led PharmaSci Society for industry trips, study sessions, and social events - a great way to socialise and build your professional network.
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What you will study
On this BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences course you’ll explore the key areas that drive the pharmaceutical sector, building a broad scientific foundation while developing specialist knowledge.
The course covers four main themes:
* Pharmacology and medicinal chemistry introduce how drugs interact with the body and the science behind their design
* Biopharmaceutics explores how drugs are absorbed, distributed and delivered
* Formulation design and technology focuses on how medicines are developed into safe, effective products
* Pharmaceutical analysis teaches the modern techniques used to test and quality-check pharmaceutical products.
You’ll gain plenty of hands-on experience through lab work, practical projects, and applied case studies, helping you understand how theory translates into real-world pharmaceutical practice. By the end of the degree, you’ll have a strong understanding of all major areas of the pharmaceutical industry and the skills needed to pursue careers in research, drug development or industrial science, or to continue your studies at postgraduate level.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B58-C15
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
A,A,B
Overall: AAB Required subjects: chemistry and a second science subject. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Overall: DDD in Applied Science - please contact the Admissions team if you are taking a different BTEC. BTEC must be in a relevant subject. GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Overall: AAABB Required subjects: chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or equivalent: Scottish National 5 for English Language grade C and Mathematics grade C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34.0
Overall: 34 Required subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second Science Subject. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 39 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 6 Level 3 Credits at Merit. Required subjects: Access to Higher Education modules must include appropriate Chemistry and Science material. GCSE or equivalent: English language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).
Extended Project
This route is only applicable to the MSci (Hons) course. Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Not accepted
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-levels in chemistry and a second science subject. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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