Keele University

Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Develop the scientific skills and business knowledge needed for a dynamic career in the pharmaceutical industry. Explore the range of sciences that underpin pharmaceutical discovery and development, understand the global legal and regulatory requirements of the industry, and recognise the business potential of new drugs and medicines.

Key highlights

  • Combines scientific skills with business knowledge for the pharmaceutical industry
  • Explores the sciences underpinning drug discovery and development
  • Covers global legal and regulatory requirements of the pharmaceutical industry
  • Examines the business potential of new drugs and medicines
  • Option to add an international or placement year

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — A Level: BBB Subject specifics apply BTEC: DDM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
  • BTEC: DDM — A Level: BBB Subject specifics apply BTEC: DDM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBB Subject specifics apply BTEC: DDM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Formulation scientist
  • Regulatory affairs officer
  • Quality assurance officer
  • Analytical chemist
  • Clinical research associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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