Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci degree gives you the chance to explore all the fundamentals of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology while developing a specialism in pharmaceutics. Where this course differs from the Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree is that the third year of the MSci is a compulsory UK placement year in industry, a government agency or academic research group. We’ll support you to find a place that’s right for you and wherever you choose to go, you’ll complete academic assignments alongside your work experience.
* From day one you’ll be building up your knowledge and getting to practise the skills that are sought after by a wide range of industries.
* Throughout the course you’ll get to grips with the subject areas through lectures, tutorials, focused seminars and hands-on practicals in modern chemical sciences labs.
* Guided by teaching staff who are all educated to doctoral level in their respective areas of expertise, you’ll be able to develop your logical reasoning skills and establish an imaginative approach to solving problems.
* All of these aspects of the course are designed to help build your confidence in applying your knowledge and help you enter the world of work when you graduate.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Analytical Science 1
Organic Chemistry 1
Physical Chemistry 1
Pharmaceutics 1
Biochemistry 1
Physiology 1: Structure and Function
Year 2
Core modules:
Organic Chemistry 2
Analytical Science 2
Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics
Pharmaceutics 2
Molecular Aspects of Drug Action
Biochemistry 2
Year 3
Core modules:
Laboratory Techniques
Business Aspects of Science
Scientific Communication
Drug Degradation
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include-
Industrial Project
Investigative Project
Final year
Core modules:
Research Project
Chemical Therapeutics
Molecular Targets and Drug Design
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include-
Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Analysis
Analytical Science 3
And one from a list which may include-
Targeted Synthesis of Organic Compounds
Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques; Electroanalysis and Sensors
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment will include written exams and coursework including problem solving assignments, laboratory reports, short tests, and oral and poster presentations.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
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:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
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
including a grade B in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade B in Chemistry at A Level.
and at least 21 credits in Chemistry.
120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.
in Applied Science. Alternatively a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Medicinal Science is acceptable but must be accompanied by an A Level in Chemistry at a minimum grade C.
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/.
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
16000.0
Year 1
International
16000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Career tips, advice and guides straight to your inbox.