About the course

Pharmaceutical science can benefit and transform patients' lives. Spanning the worlds of chemistry and biology, it discovers, develops and analyses medicines. If you're considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills for success.

　　This course explores drug discovery, pharmacology, toxicology and examines the most effective ways that medicines are manufactured, packaged, stored and administered. You'll take part in innovative research, including new methods of drug delivery and drug synthesis. 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 104, depending on qualifications, and on joint honours combination

　　Units: to include two science A-levels or equivalent

　　Subjects:

　　A-level: minimum grade C in A-level Chemistry and one other science subject (second science can be Biology, Physics or Maths). General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. A minimum of AS Biology is required when Biology A-level not taken.

　　Tariff points for AS levels completed but not carried forward to A2 level are included in points total.

　　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): five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Double Award Science.

　　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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