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BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Leicester ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The pharmaceutical industry needs scientists with a firm understanding of chemistry and a knowledge of biochemistry, disease action, and drug behaviour. Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry degrees give you an excellent grounding in all these areas. They have been designed to cover all aspects of pharmaceutical drug development, from target selection, drug discovery and optimization to clinical trials and marketing. If you choose to study for a BSc or MChem degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, you will, on graduation, be equipped with the skills to work in the pharmaceutical industry or the health and biomedical sectors. Pharmaceutical Chemists are at the forefront of drug development, design, synthesis, trials, and marketing. As one of the largest employment sectors in the UK, a diverse range of careers will be open to you.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB including Chemistry. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level

EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B

GCSE: Grade B/5 Maths (if Maths or Physics not held at A/AS-level)

Access to HE Diploma (Science): Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include 15 credits at Distinction in Chemistry Level 3 modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry, you will need to take an entrance exam - please get in touch with Admissions

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points (with grade 5 in Higher Level Chemistry)

BTEC Nationals: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with DDD/D*DD, including several Chemistry-related modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry, you will need to take an entrance exam - please get in touch with Admissions.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Modules

  • General Chemistry

  • Introductory Organic Chemistry

  • Introductory Inorganic Chemistry

  • Introductory Physical Chemistry

  • Introductory Practical Chemistry

  • Chemistry Key Skills and Maths

  • Scientific Method and Principles of Analytical Chemistry

  • Chemistry of the Real World

2 Year 2

Modules

  • Spectroscopy Theory and Practice

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry

  • Practical Chemistry and Key Skills (double module)

  • Analytical Chemistry in Practice

  • Polymer and Materials Chemistry

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Advanced Organic Chemistry

  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

  • BSc General Paper and Key Skills

  • BSc Project Practical

  • BSc Project Report

Option modules

  • Advanced Physical Chemistry

  • Biological Chemistry

  • Metals in Synthesis

  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry

  • Advanced Materials Chemistry

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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