MSci Pharmaceutical Science with Business Management
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSci Pharmaceutical Science with Business Management at the University of Lincoln is a four-year full-time undergraduate programme that explores the structure, function, and mechanisms of drugs. Students gain a scientific understanding of drug discovery, pharmacology, formulation, and safe delivery.
Modules include Human Anatomy and Physiology, Global Health Challenges, Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Drug Design and Development, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Industry Concepts, and Advanced Pharmacology. The final year incorporates a research project along with business-management modules provided through the university’s business school.
Teaching is delivered via lectures, seminars, lab-based practicals, and talks from visiting industry scientists. Assessment methods include written assignments, reports, lab work, practical exams, presentations, and formal examinations. Optional components include a year in industry placement or a study-abroad year, offering real-world experience.
Key highlights
- Covers drug discovery, development and management alongside business management
- Explores drug structure, function and mechanisms of action on the body
- Lead projects tackling real-world problems faced by the pharmaceutical industry
- Learn how project management decisions carry business implications
- Taught by experienced pharmaceutical and management researchers and practitioners
- Curriculum developed with employer input and aligned with industry needs
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UK: 112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology, Chemistry or Physics. For example: A Level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Biology, Chemistry or Physics BTEC Extended Diploma in Applie…
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall to include
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BBC-BBB — to include to include a Grade B in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Pharmaceutical project manager
- Biotechnology business manager
- Drug development scientist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Pharmaceutical product manager
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSci Pharmaceutical Science with Business Management from the University of Lincoln can pursue careers in:
- Pharmaceutical Industry Research
- Drug Development Scientist roles
- Quality Control Chemistry
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist positions
- Clinical Trials Co-ordinator roles
Cost of study
International students pay £18,300 per year to study the MSci Pharmaceutical Science with Business Management at the University of Lincoln. Fees are subject to an annual increase of approximately 2%.
Admission
Applications can be submitted through the University’s online portal or UCAS. Prospective students are encouraged to contact AHZ’s trained counsellors for personalised guidance.
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