BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
Course overview
The BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at the University of South Wales aims to provide students with a broad and balanced foundation in scientific knowledge and in areas such as chemistry and biology, practical skills, and industry awareness. It also equips students with transferable skills, such as critical thinking/problem-solving skills, communication, and academic research skills, all commensurate with an honours degree programme.
Students will study chemistry, toxicology, biology, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology to understand the links between human disease and its prevention and treatment through drug design. To prepare students for the workplace, this course involves a significant amount of simulated work-based learning.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 104 points.
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – DDM.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: International students are required to score a 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL: International students are required to score 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or the equivalent.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry from the University of South Wales, can work as:
- Analytical Scientist
- Chemist
- Laboratory Technician
- Researcher
- Biology laboratory Technician
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying the BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry in the University of South Wales is £16,200 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak with one of our trained counsellors and learn more about this process.
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