BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
4th in the UK for pharmacology (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) 95% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2025, based on the average of Q15-16) 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025) Want to get hands-on? You’re in the right place. Because at Hertfordshire, that’s exactly what you’ll do.
We teach pharmaceutical science in small, supportive groups, based in real labs, equipped with outstanding industry technology. Every step of the way you’ll build the skills today’s employers really need. We know, because we asked them.
In fact, we designed our entire course in collaboration with the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Our inventive, inspiring teaching team has an outstanding reputation and a strong research ethos, pouring their internation
Key highlights
- Taught in small, supportive groups in real laboratories
- Labs equipped with outstanding industry-standard technology
- Course designed with the biotech and pharmaceutical industries
- Teaching team has a strong research ethos
- Optional sandwich year available on the four-year route
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019 entry \u200b112 - 168 UCAS points A Levels Including 2 Science A levels including C grade or above in Chemistry (acceptable Science A levels are Human Biology, Biology, Psychology, Geography, Maths & Physics). BTECs BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with a minimum…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma; in Applied Science with a minimum; profile to include
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Double Science
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Formulation scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Analytical chemist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Clinical research associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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