BSc Hons. Pharmaceutical Science

The Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) degree offered by Kingston University is a three to four-year undergraduate course, designed to equip learners with in-depth knowledge about the development and production of medicines. It seeks to instill an understanding of the drug discovery process by encompassing study areas ranging from the chemical compounds used in drug formulation to the tests for regulating the quality of medicines.Course Content: The Pharmaceutical Science course is structured to cover significant aspects of biochemical science, such as medicinal chemistry and microbiology. This includes studying drug design, formulation, delivery, pharmacology, and regulatory affairs. In the final year, students undertake a major project that offers the opportunity to carry out a unique piece of research.Key Modules: The significant modules of the course are Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology, Analytical Science and Instrumentation, Oral Drug Delivery and Disposition, and Pharmaceutics – Formulation Science.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), ensuring that its graduates are eligible for membership of the society at Associate Member level.Future Careers: With the qualifications and skills gained from this Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) course, graduates can pursue a range of roles and sectors. They can work in pharmaceutical and bioscience companies, regulatory bodies such as the MHRA and NICE, hospitals, and universities. Career paths can include roles in drug discovery, drug design, sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.