Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This degree integrates the design and development of drug, cosmetic and hygiene products with emerging areas such as systems biology, pharmacogenetics and translational medicine – areas that directly address the needs of the UK pharmaceutical industry. You start by gaining a common core of chemical, biological and pharmaceutical knowledge before shifting to deeper study of areas such as medicinal chemistry; drug discovery and drug development. You also explore sector business models, exploring how science has evolved to meet pharmaceutical industry demands.
Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Pharmaron, NHS, Life Science Group and Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience. Our academics are involved in real-world research, leading the way in target areas such as obesity, cancer pathways, medicines discovery and development.
Key highlights
- Covers drug, cosmetic and hygiene product design and development
- Explores systems biology, pharmacogenetics and translational medicine
- Deeper study of medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and drug development
- Examines pharmaceutical sector business models and industry demands
- Industry links include GSK, Pharmaron, NHS and MHRA
- Taught by academics researching obesity, cancer pathways and medicines discovery
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Medicinal chemist
- Formulation scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Quality control analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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