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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B211

Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sandwich)

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£25,300Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sandwich) at Queen's University Belfast. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. During your course of study, you will develop breadth and depth in the skills, knowledge and experiences required for success in your future career. Both degree programmes have been developed in consultation with industry and involve a broad syllabus covering the design, evaluation, production, and testing of medicines. International tuition fees are £25,300 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmaceutics and Formulation Science
Medicinal Chemistry
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
Regulatory Affairs and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:B211
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£101,200

Home Student Fee

£4,750

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£35,000£35,000£38,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
40%Studying
95%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sandwich) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
Russell GroupTEF
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