B.SC (HONS) PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

Completion of the Human Genome Project means that it is now possible to identify the genes associated with many cancers and inherited disorders - this presents many challenges. We are training a new generation of pharmaceutical scientists to meet these new challenges and to apply scientific knowledge in order to design drugs that improve the quality of people’s lives.

This course is designed for students looking for a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It is also suitable if you are aiming for a career in research, teaching and many other professions in which biology and biochemistry are important components such as animal health, food science, cosmetic science, in medical laboratories, technical sales, patent law and scientific journalism.

Pharmaceutical science is at the cutting-edge of research and is an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline with opportunities in the field continuing to grow and develop. This provides graduates of this course with some excellent prospective career paths and our programme will ensure that you are fully equipped to take advantage of them.

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

In the NSS 2020 survey, 100% of BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science students asked agree the course has provided them with opportunities to explore idea or concepts in depth [University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data].

You will:

• Have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through a placement year
• Develop skills to meet the challenges created by the completion of the Human Genome Project
• Apply scientific knowledge to design drugs that improve the quality of people's lives