Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year

Overview

This course equips you with the knowledge and technical skills for a career in pharmaceuticals, covering drug discovery, analysis, development, and distribution.

Award

BSc (Hons)

Start Date

15 September 2025

UCAS Code

F152

Course Specifications

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Course Length

Part-time (8 years), Full-time (4 years)

Campus Location

University: City Campus

School

School of Pharmacy

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Why Choose This Course?

Explore the knowledge and learn the technical skills of the world of drug discovery, analyses, development, and distribution in order to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

What's Unique About This Course?

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
• Interactive learning spaces, including mock dispensary and consultation rooms

What Happens on the Course?

Level 3 (Foundation Year)

• Develop your study and analytical skills in preparation for your future study in science and technology
• Develop an understanding of the knowledge which underpins the pharmaceutical arena

Level 4 (First Year of BSc Pharmaceutical Science)

• Covers key topics such as infection and immunity, physicochemical science, and pharmaceutical chemistry
• Considers human health, physiology, and disease prevention and treatment
• Introduces you to a diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, protozoa, fungi, and viruses
• Begins the process of developing your transferable skills

Level 5 (Second Year of BSc Pharmaceutical Science)

• Explores basic principles of drug development and considers practical applications of biochemistry and pharmacology
• Looks at the role of pathogens and metabolic processes in the development of disease and identifies targets for drugs in the search for therapeutic agents
• Examines the relationship between protein structure and function and investigates spectroscopic methods of analysis as tools in drug design and development

Level 6 (Third Year of BSc Pharmaceutical Science)

• Students are encouraged to undertake an industrial placement in the third year (after completion of Level 5 before undertaking Level 6) or can also progress directly to Level 6
• Covers the principles of drug design and development that can achieve a therapeutic effect with a minimal adverse reaction
• Explores the diversity and complexity of membrane structure and function
• Looks at laboratory management and gives you the chance to undertake a research project of your choice

Course Modules

Year 1

• Chemistry for Foundation Sciences
• Communication and Study Skills
• Foundation Mathematics I
• Orientation to Pharmaceutical Science
• Problem Solving in Science and Technology
• Foundation Mathematics II
• Fundamentals of Bioscience
• Fundamentals of Healthcare Science

Year 2

• Human Form & Function
• Introduction to Microbiology
• Molecular Basis of Life
• Principles of Drug Action
• Scientific Communication and Undergraduate Development
• The Physicochemical Nature of Drugs

Year 3

• Contemporary Drug Design
• Molecular Biosciences
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Practical Pharmaceutical Techniques
• Principles of Drug Development and Formulation
• Therapeutic Pharmacology

Year 4

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Formulation
• Biochemical Pharmacology
• Honours Project (Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacology)
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
• Quality Assurance and Biomolecular Analysis

Potential Career Paths

• Formulation Scientist
• Medical Chemist
• Medicinal Chemist
• Medical Science Liaison
• Development Scientist
• Medical Writer

Additional Information

Why Wolverhampton?

• Pharmaceutical science is well established at Wolverhampton and benefits from a long tradition of teaching and research in the chemical and biological sciences
• This course gives students an excellent opportunity to study core science as well as the modern developments that are occurring at the boundaries between biology, chemistry, and clinical practice

What Skills Will You Gain?

• Apply a range of graduate skills to investigation in pharmaceutical science
• Design, implement, and critically evaluate research in pharmaceutical science
• Critically evaluate modern concepts of disease and the contribution of new technologies to the treatment of disease
• Design and implement appropriate strategies for the manufacture and quality control of pharmaceutical dosage forms

Course Fees and Finance

Location	Mode	Fee	Year
Home	Full-time	£9250 per year
Home	Full-time	£9535 per year
Home	Part-time	£4625 per year#
International	Full-time	£14950 per year
International	Full-time	£15995 per year

Entry Requirements

• Prepare for Foundation Pathway: We will consider mature applicants (age 21 or over) who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience
• Academic Pathway: 48+ UCAS tariff points
• A-levels: Grade profile of DD
• Access to HE Diploma: (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)
• BTEC: Grade profile of PPP
• T-Level: Pass grade with a core component profile less than C
• Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Who Accredits This Course?

• Royal Society of Biology

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status): Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility
• Self-funding: If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments
• Financial Hardship: Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course-related costs
• Bursaries and Scholarships: In addition, the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

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Study Spaces

• Rosalind Franklin Building: An entire floor of the Rosalind Franklin Building, the City Campus home of our science courses, is dedicated to the delivery of pharmacy activities
• Practice Suite: Hone your skills in our dedicated pharmacy practice suite and in interactive spaces purpose-made for team-based learning
• Specialist Labs: Learn in our pharmaceutical laboratory with formulation capabilities and teaching labs featuring state-of-the-art kit

World-Class Facilities

• Six floors of facilities in our Rosalind Franklin building are packed full of the newest technology and specialist equipment, whatever your branch of science
• Libraries: Our libraries offer helpful support and resources to aid your studies, including social learning and quiet study areas, bookable spaces, and 24/7 opening at key times in the year

How We Compare

• Find out how our course is rated on Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education courses
• Full-time Course: 65% say staff value students' views and opinions about the course
• Part-time Course: 54% say staff value students' views and opinions about the course

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