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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: 9GOW

Pharmaceutical Biosciences

Ulster University
Coleraine, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction

Course 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

Organic Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Medicinal Chemistry and Synthesis
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Industrial Pharmacy and Manufacturing
UCAS Code:9GOW
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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 Points120

🗣️ 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

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,960

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£35,000£40,000

UK subject average: £35,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

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

49%Working
7%Studying
22%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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 average

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

Teaching on my course
71%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
63%
Organisation and management
53%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Ulster University

Ulster University offers Pharmaceutical Biosciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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