About the course

You'll explore the sources of medicine, how medicines work, how they can be formulated (such as via tablet, cream or inhaler), administered, analysed and tested.

　　The course shares its first two years with the Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) programme and provides a wide understanding of all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. In Year 3 you'll deepen your knowledge of natural product chemistry. You'll develop skills for testing and evaluating the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products. In Year 4 you'll develop skills in experiment design, critical analysis, problem-solving and laboratory work. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Kingston upon Thames
Autumn (September), 2025	Kingston upon Thames

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kingston University London

Points: minimum 112, depending on qualifications

　　Units: to include two science A-levels or equivalent

　　Subjects:

　　A-level: minimum grade C in A2 Chemistry and one other Science subject at A2 (can be Biology, Physics or Maths) and AS Biology if not taken to A2. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

　　BTEC Diploma: BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Chemistry) only must have merits in the following units:

　　Unit 1 : Principles and Applications in Science 1

　　Unit 5: Principles and Applications in Science 2

　　Unit 13: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry

　　Unit 14: Applications of Organic Chemistry

　　GCSE: candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*–C (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading): minimum of five subjects including Chemistry and Biology (or double award Science), English Language and Mathematics.

　　Academic IELTS equivalent: 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT: 80 (R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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