Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons at University of Greenwich | |
Course Duration | 3 Years |
Course Intake | Sep |
Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Tution Fees | £ 14,500 |
English Language Requirment | |
IELTS | 6.0 |
TOEFL | 0 |
PTE | 0 |
Our pharmaceutical sciences degree covers all relevant disciplines from biology to pharmacology. It delivers theoretical knowledge plus plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience in the lab.
This degree will give you a broad understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. It explores areas such as biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, and drug design and delivery. You will also get practical experience with a project and laboratory work.
Graduate careers include roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, research and development, food industries, quality control and manufacturing. The course is a stepping stone to qualified person status with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. You can also apply for membership of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
What you should know about this course
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing (for Engineering include civil engineering and construction companies).
How long is my placement?
Students can undertake a summer placement lasting 6 weeks to 3 months. This can be related to a credit rated course at Level 6, or can be undertaken for work experience, acknowledged by a Certificate of Industrial Experience.
Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.
What are the financial arrangements?
The faculty expects that students will be as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation.
It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company.
Students on sandwich placements pay a reduced fee to the university for their placement year.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates can find work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (production development, analytical science, quality assurance and information science), research and development, teaching, forensic science, environmental pollution and health and safety.
Are internships available?
Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access programme internships.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. Our Employer Partnerships Manager develops relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
Other members of the team help students to develop their knowledge of job markets, produce effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understand HR selection processes, and prepare final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements.
University Type | Public University |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Establishment Year | 1890 |
Percentage of overseas students | 35% |
Endowment | £1.29 million |
Applications Accepted | Online |
Work-Study | Available |
Intake Type | Semester wise |
Types of Program | Full time, Part-time and online |
UG courses | £13,000 |
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PG taught courses | £13,500-£14,500 |
MBA courses | £15,500 |
PG research courses | £13,500-£14,500 |
Cost of Living | £10,000-£12,000 |
University of Greenwich Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
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Undergraduate | £ 14,480 |
Postgraduate | 14,830 |
University of Greenwich Cost Per Year | |
Overall cost of living | £ 11,385 |
Campus accommodation | £ 5,849 |
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. |
University of Greenwich English score required | |
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IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
TOEFL Undergraduate | 83 |
TOEFL Postgraduate | 88 |
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. |
University of Greenwich University Contact Details |
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University of Greenwich Address |
Old Royal Naval College,Park Row Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS |
University of Greenwich Email |
international@gre.ac.uk |
University of Greenwich Phone |
+ 44 020 8331 8136 |