Course Summary

Pharmaceutical Science is a relatively new discipline and is concerned with fostering a multi-disciplinary approach towards the study of exciting new developments in the chemical, biological and biomedical science areas focusing upon the biochemistry, pharmacology, design, methods of analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances. This course aims to produce high quality pharmaceutical science diplomates with the generic, subject-specific and transferable knowledge and skills suited to a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other related laboratory based scientific discipline. The Course aims to: To support you in the development of intellectual and key interpersonal skills as well as subject knowledge that will equip you for life-long learning. To develop a knowledge of the physico-chemical and biological principles necessary to understand the sourcing, preparation, analysis and properties of medicinal agents. This will include the design, delivery, mode of action, therapeutic application and clinical usage of medicines. To encourage the development of practical and problem solving skills, research methods and the techniques and processes necessary for the evaluation, critical appraisal and systematic review of pharmaceutical science.

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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: 8F15

Institution code: W75

Campus Name: University of Wolverhampton

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To include Chemistry

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits, 45 Level 3 credits of which 18 must be in Science and achieved with a minimum pass


GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an accepted equivalent Accepted equivalent qualifications: Functional Skills Level 2 and OCN Access to HE Core (12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in English or Maths)

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 8400.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8400.0 Year 1
Scotland 8400.0 Year 1
Wales 8400.0 Year 1

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Provider information

Wulfruna Street
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Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY

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