London South Bank University

BSc Pharmaceutical Science

London South Bank University

Course overview

The BSc Pharmaceutical Science at London South Bank University is a full-time undergraduate course that runs for 3 years. The course offers knowledge and skills needed for drug development, scientific testing, and legal compliance. The coursework is designed in partnership with industry experts and it gives students an understanding of the drug development process.

The teaching methods include research lab work, projects, workshops, seminars and an optional placement year. Students are assessed through regular feedback to help students improve, self-assessment and group review, practical tests and lab reports, written exams and essays, problem-solving exercises and case studies and a final year project.

The course covers topics such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and drug delivery, to prepare graduates for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement, a relevant academic and/or employer reference and upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points including A-levels, which must include Chemistry and a second STEM subject.
  • A BTEC, which must include a Chemistry profile, or an Access to HE Diploma with 12 credits in Chemistry-related subjects.
  • Applicants must also have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants need to score at least 6.0 overall in the IELTS (Academic) test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
  • Other English language test scores such as PTE with a 52 score and TOEFL IBT with an 80 score.

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Pharmaceutical Science from the London South Bank University can become:

  • Formulation Scientist
  • Quality Control Scientist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Regulatory Affairs Officer
  • Medicinal Chemist

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the BSc Pharmaceutical Science is £16,500 per year.

Admission

Admission to the BSc Pharmaceutical Science programme is made through UCAS. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.

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