BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Pharmaceutical Science encompasses a range of scientific disciplines, introducing students to the exciting world of drug discovery, development, and management. Our aim at Lincoln is to produce passionate pharmaceutical scientists who are adept in addressing the healthcare challenges of the future and are well prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The course offers an insight into the structure, function, and mechanisms of drugs; how different drugs can act on the human body; and how their potentially lifesaving effects can be harnessed safely.
At Lincoln our academic staff include experienced researchers and practitioners. The programme is closely aligned with the pharmaceutical industry and has been developed with employer input.
Key highlights
- Covers drug discovery, development and management
- Explores drug structure, function and mechanisms of action
- Examines how drugs act on the human body safely
- Taught by experienced researchers and practitioners
- Closely aligned with industry and developed with employer input
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 32 points from Biology, Chemistry or Physics. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. BTEC Extended Diploma in Appli…
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — overall to include
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BCC-BBC — to include to include a Grade B in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Formulation scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Quality control analyst
- Clinical research associate
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year
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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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