BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales

University of South Wales | Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,260
(c. USD20,389.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The UK's pharmaceutical sector ranks among the top employers of scientific professionals. This pharmaceutical science program equips students with essential skills for thriving in this dynamic field. Graduates can pursue diverse roles, whether developing groundbreaking antiviral medications, handling global marketing strategies, ensuring quality standards, or navigating regulatory frameworks. As a constantly evolving global industry, it continuously adapts to healthcare advancements, medical breakthroughs, and innovations in research and manufacturing processes. Our curriculum establishes a solid foundation in chemical and biological sciences while incorporating specialized subjects like pharmaceutical regulations and quality control. Students gain comprehensive understanding of drug development processes, from initial design through manufacturing and quality assessment. The program emphasizes hands-on training with industry-standard methodologies to maximize career readiness.

The BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science degree delivers both scientific expertise and sector-specific knowledge, creating highly employable graduates. With the pharmaceutical industry being a major scientific employer in the UK, career options span numerous specializations. Opportunities exist in R&D departments, laboratory settings, marketing divisions, patent law, quality control, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical sales. Industry partners frequently praise our alumni for their exceptional analytical capabilities, developed through practical experience with professional-grade equipment. This qualification also opens doors to adjacent chemical industries (including materials science, specialty chemicals, and coatings technology) or serves as a stepping stone for advanced studies in related disciplines.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Typical A-Level Offer
BCC to include Chemistry and normally one other Science, but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level to include Chemistry and normally one other Science, but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Science Requirements
Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grade(s)

Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject to include Chemistry modules (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).

Tuition GBP 15,260

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