BSc Pharmaceutical Science

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.

London South Bank University is a respected institution that focuses on practical education to prepare students for their careers and it is located in London, providing a great learning environment for students that gives them strong industry connections. The university has also received high rankings, including being ranked 3rd in London for Mechanical Engineering and among the top 10 in the UK for Engineering teaching.

London South Bank University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas like health, business, arts, and engineering and supports its students with services like academic guidance and career support. It also works closely with industry through its courses and research, which helps ensure its graduates have good opportunities.

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.

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

London South Bank University offers several scholarships and discounts to support both UK and international undergraduate students, including the International Merit Scholarship, which offers outstanding international students a tuition fee reduction of up to £4,000, the Global Success Scholarship is available, offering awards of up to £4,000 that vary by subject area, to international students who have accepted their offer and paid an early deposit. Also, the European Impact Scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year for the entire programme to new self-funded international students from Europe. The university also offers the TNE Partner Award, which provides a £5,000 annual tuition fee discount to students who have completed their most recent qualification at a recognised LSBU partner institution within the past two years. Lastly, students progressing directly from a Cambridge Education Group (CEG) pathway programme to an LSBU undergraduate degree may be eligible for the CEG Progression Award, which offers a £5,000 discount in the first year. These scholarships and discounts provide financial support to students, helping to make their educational goals more achievable.

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

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.