Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc (Hons)

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more. Find out more. Would you like to travel, experience a new culture, and meet people from around the world? We have exchange agreements with almost 100 universities in different countries. If your course matches a suitable programme at one of our partner universities, you might be able to study abroad for a semester or a full academic year. It’s a great way to see new places while continuing your studies. The time you spend abroad will still count towards your degree, so it shouldn't take you longer to finish your course. Further details on opportunities and eligibility can be found by viewing our global opportunities webpages. Pharmaceutical Sciences allows you to study all aspects of medicines, from their discovery to development. You'll learn about conventional dosage forms of drugs, as well as advanced drug delivery systems and emerging technologies. You will learn about the principles underpinning drug discovery, design, development and formulation. This includes physicochemical and biopharmaceutical factors influencing drug action and delivery. You will evaluate the relationship between formulation, route of administration and drug bioavailability, including advanced drug delivery systems and emerging therapeutic technologies. You will be able to apply pharmaceutical analysis, quality assurance, regulatory frameworks and good manufacturing practice to the development and lifecycle of medicines. The first year provides a foundation of biosciences knowledge, with more specialisation as you progress through the course. In Year 2, you will learn about dosage form design and pre-formulation. In your final year, you'll study advanced dosage forms, drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analysis and regulatory science. You'll also carry out an in-depth research project in your final year. Alternatively, you can complete a business module and relevant work experienc

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

International students: GBP 18,750 per year

UK students: GBP 10,050 per year

September 2027

UCAS equal consideration deadline applications accepted until 30 Jun 2026; International deadline: 19 Jul 2026

• Preston, United Kingdom