BSc Hons. Pharmaceutical Science

The BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science course offered by the University of Hertfordshire equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to play a key role in the development and production of pharmaceuticals, from laboratory testing to quality control. This course enables students to understand the entire medicines development process – from initial drug discovery and development, through to the patient.Course Content: Designed with a strong practical focus, the course includes subjects such as pharmaceutical science, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical analysis. Students will learn about physicochemical principles and dosage form design, drug development from the discovery of molecules to clinical trials, and formulations for therapy.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Structural Determination of Organic Compounds, Pharmaceutical Technology and Formulation Science, Professional Laboratory Skills, and Independent Professional Project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This accreditation assures what you learn on the course is relevant to industry expectations and standards. Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue a wide range of careers. Options include roles in scientific research, quality assurance and control, medical writing, manufacturing and production, management, sales and marketing in industries such as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and beverages, medical and analytical laboratories, healthcare and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.