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

EPQ with A-levels: ABB-BBB + 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 30 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.

Language Requirement

• 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.