
Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest employers of scientists in the UK. This pharmaceutical science degree will prepare you for a career in this industry.
There’s a whole range of careers for pharmaceutical scientists, from discovering the next potent anti-viral compound to worldwide marketing, or from quality control to the legal world of regulatory affairs. It’s a global industry that’s ever-changing to meet new challenges in healthcare and medicine, as well as developments in research and production.
The content of our pharmaceutical science course h...
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest employers of scientists in the UK. This pharmaceutical science degree will prepare you for a career in this industry.<br/><br/>There’s a whole range of careers for pharmaceutical scientists, from discovering the next potent anti-viral compound to worldwide marketing, or from quality control to the legal world of regulatory affairs. It’s a global industry that’s ever-changing to meet new challenges in healthcare and medicine, as well as developments in research and production.<br/><br/>The content of our pharmaceutical science course has a strong grounding in the chemical and biological sciences, complemented by industry-specific topics such as pharmaceutical regulation and quality assurance.<br/><br/>You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of topics relevant to the field of pharmaceuticals, their design, development, quality control, and manufacture. To enhance your career potential, there is an emphasis on practical experience of techniques used in the pharmaceutical industry. <br/><br/>Our Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science courses are based at Glytaff. Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.<br/><br/>Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F151
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include modules in Chemistry and one other Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
to include Chemistry and normally one other Science
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
B,C,C
to include Chemistry and normally one other Science but to exclude General Studies
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Passing the Science T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include Chemistry modules and one other Science subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
and BC at A Level to include Chemistry and normally one other Science but to exclude General Studies
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |