
Pharmaceutical Science Including Foundation Year
University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom
Course overview
Discover how to design, develop, and evaluate life-saving therapeutic drugs while mastering advanced scientific knowledge and hands-on techniques. Work with cutting-edge laboratory equipment and gain the practical skills and insight needed to launch a career in the dynamic, impactful pharmaceutical industry.
Key highlights
- Learn to design, develop and evaluate therapeutic drugs
- Hands-on training with cutting-edge laboratory equipment
- Builds practical skills for the pharmaceutical industry
- Foundation year included before progressing to degree-level study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Points: 48 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: PP — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: DD — 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD, 48 tariff points to include one A Level in a relevant Science subject but to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pa…
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
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Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Formulation scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Drug development scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Clinical research associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,200
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 University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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