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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F15F

Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Discover how to design, develop, and evaluate life-saving therapeutic drugs while mastering advanced scientific knowledge and hands-on techniques. Work with cutting-edge laboratory equipment and gain the practical skills and insight needed to launch a career in the dynamic, impactful pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry needs graduates with strong scientific knowledge, practical lab skills, and a clear understanding of industry processes. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology and Drug Action
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Research Project in Pharmaceutical Science
UCAS Code:F15F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

To include one A Level in a relevant Science subject but to exclude General Studies

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,200

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£28,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£27,500
5 years£23,500£28,500£33,000

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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

58%Working
19%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
70%
Organisation and management
39%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
66%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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