Kingston University London - Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London

Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical science can benefit and transform patients' lives. Spanning the worlds of chemistry and biology, it discovers, develops and analyses medicines. If you're considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills for success.

This course explores drug discovery, pharmacology, toxicology and examines the most effective ways that medicines are manufactured, packaged, stored and administered. You'll take part in innovative research, including new methods of drug delivery and drug synthesis.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • This course is one of the first to be accredited in the UK by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS). 
  • This course received more than 90% overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020).
  • This course is shortlisted for the Guardian University Award for Course Design, Retention and Student Outcomes and for The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA) Regulatory Excellence Award in Education.

Entry Requirements

  • UCAS tariff points:

     

    112-128 for BSc (Hons); 32 for BSc (Hons) including foundation year from Level 3 qualifications.
  • A-levels to include minimum grade C in A-level Chemistry and one other science subject (second science can be Biology, Physics or Mathematics). General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

  • IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

Many of our graduates work in the pharmaceutical industry, research or clinical laboratories, hospitals or in education. Others progress to postgraduate studies doing masters and PhD degrees.

Career opportunities after completing Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)

  • Pharmaceutical sales representative.
  • Clinical data manager.
  • Pharmaceutical outside sales representative.
  • Drug manufacturer.
  • Research scientist.
  • Pharmacy manager.
  • Biotechnology consultant.
  • Biostatistician.

Course Details

Year 1 introduces biology, chemistry, and physiology, and pharmaceutical science itself. The Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Science module introduces formulation science, pharmacokinetics and molecular modelling, emphasising practical work and instrumental techniques. An academic skills module covers all the fundamental transferable skills that employers value eg. use of IT, problem solving. An academic skills module covers mathematics, statistics, generic study skills and information technology, giving you skills valued by employers.

And Year 2 places emphasis on organic and medicinal chemistry and develops practical skills, especially in pharmaceutical analysis - important in relation to the actions and characterisation of drugs. Building on the pharmaceutical chemistry learned in Year 1, you will study the properties and formulation of pharmaceuticals. You will also study the effect of drugs in living systems and the principles of the immune system. There will be an introduction to micro-organisms in relation to human disease, their control and safe working practices. Year 2 explores organic and medicinal chemistry applied to the design and synthesis of drug molecules. Year 2 also focuses on the experimental aspects of pharmaceutical science, developing skills for conducting independent laboratory investigations. There is also the opportunity to develop other transferable skills, important to your employability and career planning.


Year 1

Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences
Foundation Chemistry
Bioscience 1

Year 2

Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics
Analytical Science
Practical and Research Skills in Pharmaceutical Science

Final year

Project
Drug Development
Topics in Pharmaceutical Science
Organic and Natural Product Chemistry OR Advanced Analytical Science

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