On this course, which runs over four years, you’ll learn how the human body functions, the impact that disease has, and how normal function can be restored through drug therapy. You’ll explore the sciences that underpin drug discovery and development - and the important role of systematic, conceptual and analytical thinking. You’ll learn laboratory and other practical skills in our Level-2 SuperLab Complex (anglia.ac.uk/superlab).
When you graduate, a wide range of job opportunities will become available to you in the pharmaceutical sector, clinical research or public health. You may also progress and develop yourself further in research or academia by completing further studies in the field of pharmaceutical sciences at Masters and post-doctoral (PhD) levels.
We welcome applications from international and EU students and accept a range of international qualifications.
Course Details - Modules
Year one, core modules:
Biomedical Science Foundation, Analytical Skills in Medical Science, Practice and Professional Skills, Chemistry and Biochemistry for Medical Science, Biology of Disease, Applied Chemistry for Life Sciences
Year two, core modules:
Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Scientific Communication and Professional Skills, Fundamentals of Drugs and Medicine, Principles of Biomedical Science, Principles of Metabolism
Year three, core modules:
Essential Physiological Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Formulations, Principles of Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry and Analytical Techniques, Research Methods
Year four, core modules:
Applied Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Specialist Case Studies, Drug Development and Regulatory Affairs, Undergraduate Major Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
We use a number of ways to track your learning, and to make sure you are developing the knowledge and skills you need. You will undertake practicals in almost all your modules, developing your practical laboratory skills, and your written, verbal, and numerical skills will be assessed from coursework including essays and lab reports, and poster and oral presentations. There will also be tests and exams, to determine your grasp of the fundamental principles and to develop your problem-solving skills.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B203
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
Chelmsford Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 3, or grade E, or above, plus evidence of having attempted two years of post-GCSE study.
If you have achieved a minimum of 1 A level (or equivalent), you will be exempted from the two-year post-GCSE requirement (as stated above) but must still hold the baseline requirements of 5 GCSEs (as stated above).
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level with at least 5.5 in each of the four components) or equivalent English language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
