Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Discover the role innovative pharmaceutical research can play Span the worlds of chemistry and biology to transform the lives of patients. On our Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) course, you will benefit from our wide range of facilities for practical work. You will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: Our £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building with state-of the art laboratories Specialist equipment, such as: Gas and liquid chromatography Electron microscopy Spectrometers, including mass spectrometers, infrared spectrometers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers Nuclear science equipment Thermal analysis X-ray diffractometers Electrochemical analysis Computing laboratories and a team of IT technicians to offer assistance Pharmaceutical science, pharmacology and chemistry at Kingston University Join our pharmacology students as they show you their favourite pieces of lab equipment and guide you through Kingston University’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
Get an insider’s look at the tools and techniques used in industry to design medicines that work smarter with the human body. Two months after graduating with a first-class honours, I landed my first role in an energy and chemical consultancy company in Oxford. Kiran
Key highlights
- Combines chemistry and biology to develop medicines that transform patients' lives
- Laboratories in a £9.8 million building with state-of-the-art equipment
- Hands-on use of chromatography, electron microscopy and mass spectrometry
- Access to NMR, X-ray diffraction, thermal and electrochemical analysis equipment
- Learn industry tools and techniques used to design modern medicines
- Computing laboratories supported by a dedicated team of IT technicians
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027 Open BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points A-levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C.
- T-level: Merit — …Inorganic Chemistry" Unit 14 - "Applications of Organic Chemistry" Or a Merit in T-Level science, including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism, either in laboratory sciences or metr…
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — This will need to have been passed with 112 UCAS points, including 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry, with minimum of 9 L3 credits at Distinction and 6 L3 credits at Merit, and 15 level 3 credits in Biology at Merit.
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — foundation year
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Formulation scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Research scientist
- Chemical consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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