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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences

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  • London
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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

3 years

Course Description

The Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc Honours at Middlesex University London is a multidisciplinary degree designed for students passionate about the drug development process. This course integrates chemistry, pharmaceutics, and biosciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of how medicines are designed, developed, and delivered. Whether your interest lies in drug discovery or formulation, you will gain the scientific expertise and practical skills necessary to contribute to innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. The programme is available as a 3-year full-time course, with a 6-year part-time option available for those balancing other commitments. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from industry-informed teaching, hands-on laboratory experience, and modules focused on science innovation and commercial awareness. You will graduate with the ability to solve real-world problems and conduct ethical research, preparing you for a diverse range of careers in the pharmaceutical sector, clinical health settings, or further academic study. The institution reserves the right to adjust course content to maintain academic standards and quality.

Tuition Fee Details

For the 2026/27 academic year, the full-time UK tuition fee is £9,790. Part-time UK study is £81 per taught credit. The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. Tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

UCAS Points: 80-112 UCAS Points including 32 in Science.

A-level: BB-BBC including a C or above in Chemistry or Biology.

BTEC: MMP-DMM in a relevant subject e.g applied sciences.

Access requirements: Overall pass in a relevant subject: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher.

Other qualifications

In addition to qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate, the institution accepts a wide range of international qualifications.

English Language Requirements

GCSE

Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification.

IELTS

IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

Other

If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Other Requirements

Other

You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Skills for Scientists

30 Credits

Cell Sciences and Genetics

30 Credits

Fundamentals of Chemistry

30 Credits

Form and Function

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates have diverse career opportunities, particularly in laboratory-based roles. You can work in the pharmaceutical industry in areas such as target identification, biological evaluation, and preclinical and clinical testing. Other paths include sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products, science writing, and education. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring these career pathways further.