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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B200

Pharmaceutical Science

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,815Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study pharmaceutical science and join the scientists of the future who are developing treatments for some of the world’s greatest disease challenges. Spanning biology, chemistry and pharmacology, our Pharmaceutical Science BSc will provide you with a deep understanding of drug design from conception to market and use in a clinical setting. The power to change lives Pharmaceutical scientists can change lives by developing medicines and treatments for conditions from cancer to inherited disorders and infectious diseases. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Themes across the disciplines of biology
Chemistry
Pharmacology to understand the principles of drug design
Development
Synthesis
Function
Characterisation
Delivery and side effects
UCAS Code:B200
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including Biology and Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,815

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£95,445

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£22,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£32,500£40,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

51%Working
20%Studying
13%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

MeritCountry-specific

India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Pharmaceutical Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#164QS World
#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
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