BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

Build an impactful, creative and innovative career in pharmaceuticals. In the 133 years since London South Bank University opened its door, the development of pharmaceutical science and understanding has come on in leaps and bounds. Now, it’s our students preparing to lead the future of pharmaceutical development and innovation.

Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) will give you the highly specialist knowledge and skills required for drug development, analytical testing of pharmaceuticals and regulatory conditions. This is an ideal course if you have a strong interest in STEM, practical lab work and problem-solving, and you will be encouraged to explore your curiosity around how medicines are discovered, developed, and delivered. This is your chance to apply scientific techniques in a hands-on way, utilising critical thinking and methodical problem-solving to tackle real healthcare challenges.

This course covers a wide range of topics including pharmacology, pharmaceutical & medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, drug formulation and drug delivery, while also exploring topics on the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of global pharmaceuticals. This eclectic curriculum is brought to life by the diversity of our central London location and by the wide range of industry professionals you will learn from. LSBU’s central London location places students close to leading pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and research centres, creating opportunities for industry links, guest lectures, and placements.

The city also offers a wealth of extra-curricular activities, networking events, and professional societies that enrich both academic and career development. We pride ourselves on our industry connections with the likes of Pfizer, Sanofi, Bayer, Viatris, Parexel, and ThermoFisher. As well as igniting a life-long passion for a highly creative, innovative, and impactful scientific field of study, this course can help you build a career in the likes of pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, research and development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical marketing, and academia.

Step to the forefront of drug development, apply now. Placement The course has the option of a placement year should a student wish to take this. Staff will support students in obtaining a placement (through industry contacts) where possible.

Placement performance will be monitored via a placement handbook. The placement is not credit bearing.