Programme Specification for Pharmaceutical Science (Major, Joint or Minor)
*New Programme from 2012/13
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Pharmaceutical Science as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Pharmaceutical Science is primarily concerned with the development of new medicines, including the design, disposition, delivery, action and use of drugs. This requires diverse subject knowledge including pharmacology (the effect of drugs on humans), pharmaceutical chemistry (design and synthesis of new drug molecules), pharmaceutics (drug formulation for optimum delivery) and pharmacognosy (drug substances from natural origins).
What will I study?
The programme is based around the development of new medicines, including the design, disposition, delivery, action and use of drugs. This requires diverse subject knowledge including chemistry, biology, epidemiology, statistics and chemical engineering.
- At Level 1 basic biochemistry, chemistry and physiology are introduced in modules on Cell Biology, Cellular Processes, Essential Chemistry and Human Physiology. Professional Practice provides general background and study skills. The other module of study is Microbiology or Anatomy
- At Level 2, modules include: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cellular Biochemistry Introductory Toxicology, Introductory Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Research Methods.
- The final year (Level 3) has further modules specialising in aspects of Pharmaceutical Science: Drug Design, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Applied Toxicology. Plus there is the option to study either Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics or Systems Pharmacology. In your final year, you also have the option of doing an individual research project (up to one third of final year work), involving original work (normally laboratory-based).
All modules offer extensive laboratory training through all years of the programme enhancing student employability,
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Pharmaceutical Science.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Pharmaceutical Science?
As a BSc Pharmaceutical Science graduate you have a wide range of career options available to you. Many organisations employ pharmaceutical scientists in a range of roles. These include:
- drug companies which are developing new drugs and evaluating new products; chemical companies making intermediates for the drug industry require graduates with analytical skills who have an understanding of drug development
- major pharmaceutical companies that employ graduates to advise customers on technical aspects of their products
- universities and research institutes offering research-based careers
- opportunities outside the pharmaceutical industry in teaching and professions such as accounting and finance
What Can I Combine with Pharmaceutical Science?
We offer over 5000 combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page http://www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes/ for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level with a minimum grade B in A2 Biology or Chemistry) plus GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C or above.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Bioscience programmes available
For further information on the range of Bioscience programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/hsb/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on +44 (0) 20 8223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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