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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: B231

Pharmaceutical Science

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MSci Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study this course? This Pharmaceutical Science MSci is a four-year course that combines bachelor’s and master's levels of study. You’ll be taught about the methods used to develop safe drugs that are able to reach specific parts of the body with minimal side effects. This course will give you the opportunity to explore regulatory frameworks that govern progression of new chemical entities to the marketplace that will enable you to work safely in the mainstream pharmaceutical, biotech or healthcare and consumer industries. International tuition fees are £19,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmacology and Drug Action
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Bioanalytical Science
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality
Advanced Pharmacological Research Methods
Independent Research Project in Pharmaceutical Science
UCAS Code:B231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£78,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£24,000£31,500
5 years£22,500£30,500£36,000

UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

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

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