**Why study this course?** Our vocationally oriented degree course combines biology and chemistry to examine drug design, targets and delivery. You’ll learn how drugs affect the human body through theoretical teaching, lab work and optional work placements, and will be taught by a number of research-active staff who have close links with the industry. This course received a 100% overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2020. It was also awarded 100% in a number of other areas, including teaching on the course. **More about this course** If you’ve ever wondered how new medicines are invented, this could be the course for you. You’ll follow the entire process of rational drug design, from identifying biological targets that link to diseases to optimising lead compounds that recognise these targets. You’ll also learn about the parameters that affect the delivery of drugs to specific sites in the body, in order to gain a better understanding of how drugs can be administered to deliver maximum results with minimum side effects. In your first year, you’ll gain a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry and related biological subjects. As the course progresses, you’ll cover these topics at a greater depth, as well as having the opportunity to specialise in subjects that interest you. The practical elements of this course will be undertaken in our £30 million Science Centre, which is equipped with over 280 workstations and state-of-the-art specialist laboratories. You’ll also get the chance to undertake a work placement in your third year, where you’ll gain valuable, real-world experience. **What our students say** "The Pharmaceutical Science course was the perfect choice for me. I am passionate about chemistry and can’t wait to start formulating, but need to understand the biological implications. This course gives me the opportunity to do all of these things. I have found the course challenging and thoroughly interesting. After only a year I feel I have learned so much – I’m looking forward to Year 2!" Mignon Cristofoli, Year 1 student "I find the Pharmaceutical Science degree very informative and enjoyable, especially in the second year as we actually get to learn about the pharmaceutical industry. Working in the biggest laboratory in the UK is a great experience and many skills can be obtained. The lectures are always interesting and the lecturers are always helpful." Nelushna Manmatharajah, Year 2 student "I started my time at London Met in 2012 with a foundation year. I was not really sure which path I would take, but four years on I'm happy to call myself a pharmaceutical scientist! I am extremely grateful for the chance to have met and worked with some incredibly talented and passionate teachers!" Elina Zalite, Year 3 student

The modules listed below are subject to change. Please see the university webpage for the most up-to-date full module details: First year modules: Introduction to Laboratory Skills (core, 15 credits); General Chemistry (core, 15 credits); Cell Biology (for Life Sciences) (core, 15 credits); Fundamental Chemical Concepts (core, 15 credits); Introduction to Organic Chemistry (core, 15 credits); Fundamentals of Molecular Biology (for Life Sciences) (core, 15 credits); Laboratory Techniques with Data Handling (core, 15 credits); Key Principles in Chemistry (core, 15 credits) Second year modules: Organic Unsaturated Molecules (core, 15 credits); Principles of Pharmacodynamics (core, 15 credits); Quantitative Analysis (core, 15 credits); Coordination and Solution Chemistry of d and f block Complexes (option, 15 credits) Metabolism (option, 15 credits); Molecular biology (option, 15 credits); Spectroscopic Methods (core, 15 credits); Organic Ring Systems (core, 15 credits); Principles of Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery (core, 15 credits); Solid State and Organometallic Chemistry (option, 15 credits); Human Immunity (option, 15 credits); Microbiology (option, 15 credits) Third year modules: Formulation and Quality Assurance of Solutions, Suspensions and Emulsions (core, 15 credits); Research Project (core, 30 credits); Advanced Organic Chemistry (alternative core, 15 credits); Natural Products (alternative core, 15 credits); Systems Pharmacology (option, 15 credits); Advanced Inorganic Techniques (option, 15 credits); Work Placement (for Live Sciences) (option, 15 credits); Sandwich Placement (option, 15 credits); Medicinal Chemistry (core, 15 credits); Formulations and Quality Assurance of Solids and Semi-solids (core, 15 credits); Neuropharmacology (option, 15 credits); Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (option, 15 credits); Advanced Bioanalytical Science (option 15 credits)

You'll be assessed through written coursework, progress tests, practical reports, presentations, exams and an extensive research report based on an investigative project undertaken in the final year.

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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.

Course code: B230

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
EU	15576.0	Year 1
International	15576.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	15576.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	15576.0	Year 1

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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