
Pharmaceutical Science
University of SunderlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the Msci (Hon) Pharmaceutical Science at University of Sunderland. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our pharmaceutical sciences course is grounded in core scientific disciplines, including molecular and cellular biology, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, as well as analytical sciences. As a future pharmaceutical scientist, you'll build a solid understanding of the science behind how medicines are discovered, developed, and manufactured. As the course progresses, you'll explore key areas such as drug formulation and delivery, learning how medicines are designed to target specific systems in the body and how their physical and chemical properties influence their performance. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| 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
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
UK fee for 2026/27; fees may increase annually based on Retail Price Index. International fees not listed on page
Graduate Outcomes
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UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
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Student Satisfaction
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