Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences (Pre-Pharmacy) FdSc

The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences undergraduate course offered by Kingston University focuses on developing expertise in the key areas of pharmaceutical and chemical principles. This three-year full-time course is designed with an emphasis on laboratory-based activities, leading to a detailed understanding of a wide range of scientific disciplines.Course Content: The course structure is robust, covering areas from Fundamentals of Human Biology and Chemistry in the first year, to Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Biomedicinal Chemistry and Organic Chemistry in the second year, and finally, focusing on Advanced Medicinal Chemistry, Applied Organic Chemistry and Advanced Analytical Chemistry in the final year.Key Modules: The course comprises of crucial modules like Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics, Advanced Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery and Toxicology, Bioorganic and Biological Chemistry, and a Research Project in the final year.Accreditations: The program holds accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry, which offers the opportunity to apply for Chartered Chemist status after graduation.Future Careers: Graduates from this course typically have a sound platform for progression into a wide range of careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, such as analytical chemist, medicinal chemist, scientific journalist, lab technician, and toxicologist. Some graduates even choose to progress into postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.