Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons

The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons) course programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary to operate in a pharmaceutical research environment. The first stage is to gain a basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals and biomedicine. In the next stages, students learn to independently formulate pharmaceutical preparations for humans and animals, discover medicines and explore knowledge in biological and chemical subjects.

Why choose the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons) course?

• Course partners include companies such as Glaxo Smith Kline, Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency and Cellmark Forensics
• Students gain experience in the clinical and industrial sectors
• The curriculum was developed based on the School of Life Sciences’ requirements

What qualifications does the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons) course offer?

• Students gain knowledge in the development of medicines, cosmetics and hygiene products
• The programme also covers topics in areas such as systems biology, pharmacogenetics and translational medicine, which are tailored to the needs of the UK pharmaceutical market
• Classes cover topics such as medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, drug development and pharmacology

Where to study this course?

Our Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons) degree course offer is at the University Square Campus in Luton.

Department
This course is organized by:
School of Life Sciences

Qualifications
This course awards the qualifications:
BSc Hons