
Pharmaceutical Biosciences
Ulster UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSci Pharmaceutical Biosciences at Ulster University. Based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience has been designed for those with a strong interest in science and a keen desire to pursue a career in the industry responsible for the manufacture of medicines. The course contains all the relevant chemistry required for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry as well as providing students with a wider skillset to achieve the necessary expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry. The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of leading international bio/pharmaceutical companies, creating a tailored education to meet the... International tuition fees are £17,490 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 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 83% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB A Level Essential Subjects: Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, IT, Environmental Technology, Digital Technology, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences. If applying with Double Award Life and Health Sciences as meeting both A level essential subjects listed above, optional unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques is required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Overall profile minimum: 26 points including 13 points at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Physics, Maths or IT. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,490
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £35,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-03 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
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-03 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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