About the course

Pharmaceutical science is the study of the formulation, development and manufacture of new drugs. Pharmaceutical scientists have the power to transform patients' lives by developing new treatments for diseases. This new and already popular course will take you inside this complex and ever-expanding field of discovery. Pharmaceutical science encompasses chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and physiology. It looks at how different drugs act on the human body and how their healing effects can be safely used.

　　We'll introduce you to a diverse selection of subjects to help you gain an insight into the development, design, delivery and use of new drugs. This thorough background will ensure that a wide range of career choices will be open to you when you graduate.You'll be entitled to become a student member of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS), the professional body for pharmaceutical sciences in the UK.

　　This course offers the opportunity of year-long work placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you'll spend your third year working in the pharmaceutical industry, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.

　　You'll find that your degree in pharmaceutical science will be an ideal entry point into a range of careers, giving you plenty of choice about the direction you take.You could, for example, go on to work with a pharmaceutical company helping to develop new drugs and evaluating their effectiveness.Pharmaceutical companies employ graduates to help advise customers on the technical aspects of the products they offer. Then there are chemical companies looking for graduates who understand how drugs are developed and have proven analytical skills. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2024	London
Term (September), 2024	London
Term 1 (September), 2025	London

　　

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Entry requirements for University of East London

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　　NEW UCAS POINTS

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　　A LEVEL

　　Including passes at A2 in at least 2 subjects. Must include Grade B in A Level Biology or Chemistry

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　　BTEC

　　Extended Diploma or Diploma in relevant subjects, or at least Merit in relevant subjects

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　　INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

　　Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, must include Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths and Double Science Grade 4 / C (See below for accepted equivalences) Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of East London. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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