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Pharmaceutical Sciences

The pharmaceutical sciences degree at the University of Greenwich covers all relevant disciplines from biology to pharmacology. It delivers theoretical knowledge plus plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience in the lab.

Key Facts

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Degree

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Degree Duration

4 years :1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Pathways Available

International Year Zero

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Start Dates

January 2024September 2023

Degree Overview

This degree programme will give you a broad understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. Modules on this course explore areas such as biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, and drug design and delivery. You will also get practical experience with a project and laboratory work.

Graduate have gone into careers that include roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, research and development, food industries, quality control and manufacturing. The course is a steppingstone to qualified person status with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. You can also apply for membership of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Important
  • Course texts and other study resources are available from the Drill Hall Library. You may wish to purchase your own copies. You also receive an allowance for printing costs, which you can top up if required.

Why Study this Degree

Get the chance to benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities with cutting-edge equipment for training (formulation and analytical)

In this course you will receive research-led teaching and expertise in a wide range of pharmaceutical science themes

Graduates can find work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (production development, analytical science, quality assurance and information science), research and development, teaching, forensic science, environmental pollution and health and safety.

Your Pathways

International Year Zero

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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De Montfort University

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In 2021, DMU was named the best university in the UK for our careers and employability service, at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards.

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