Pharmaceutical Bioscience MSci (Hons)
Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom
Course overview
An integrated masters degree that will captivate your interest in chemistry and prepare you for a career in the global biopharmaceutical industry.
Key highlights
- Integrated masters degree combining undergraduate and postgraduate-level study
- Strong focus on chemistry within pharmaceutical bioscience
- Prepares graduates for careers in the global biopharmaceutical industry
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include A Level Essential Subjects: Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, IT, Digital Technology, Environmental Technology, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences. If applying with Double Award Life and Health Sciences as meeting both A Level essential subjects listed above, optional unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques is required
- A-level: BB — to include to include Chemistry
- BTEC: DDM — Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) - Award profile
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course; Only science based Access courses are acceptable, specific modules will be required and must include Chemistry. Overall profile of 65%, to include 65% in level 3 modules (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course). Overall profile of 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). If GCSE Mathematics at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required. Higher Certificate in Science, Pharmacy Technician with an overall mark of 60% including 60% in each science module. To include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher Education Diploma, Pharmacy Technician with an overall mark of 65% including 65% in each science module
- HNC / HND: Merit — Applied Science (Chemistry) with an overall Merit to include 60 level 5 credits at Distinction/units may be specified
- HNC / HND: Distinction — Applied Science (Chemistry) with an overall Distinction to include 90 level 4 credits at Distinction/units may be speci
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Formulation scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Research and development scientist
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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