Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Studying for your Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree with us gives you the chance to explore the fundamentals of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology while developing a specialism in pharmaceutics. Throughout the course, you’ll build your knowledge and put to the test the sought-after, industry skills you’ve developed. This degree introduces you to potentially exciting career opportunities where you can make an impact in a variety of fields, including pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, chemical analysis, chemical manufacturing, and healthcare.
The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Data Analysts, Graduate Managers, Laboratory Technicians, Environmental Consultants and Operations Coordinators.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. Studying this course also gives you the opportunity to develop your logical reasoning skills and your ability to use imaginative thinking to approach real-world problems. Some of the core modules you’ll study on this course include physical chemistry, infectious diseases and therapeutics and molecular aspects of drug action.
Key highlights
- Covers organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology fundamentals
- Develops a specialism in pharmaceutics
- Core modules include infectious diseases and therapeutics
- Molecular aspects of drug action and physical chemistry studied
- Builds logical reasoning and creative real-world problem-solving skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — to include including a minimum grade C in Chemistry
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — …Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade C in Chemistry at A Level.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Science DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 level 3 credits at Merit with at least 21 credits in Chemistry
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory Technician
- Data Analyst
- Environmental Consultant
- Graduate Manager
- Operations Coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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