Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc(Hons)

• Overview

  Pharmaceutical and chemical sciences provides academic and professional training in chemical, pharmaceutical and analytical sciences. As you work through the course you will examine how these disciplines are used in the development, production and quality control of pharmaceutical and related products.

  The course was designed in consultation with local and national pharmaceutical companies. Graduates are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

  Course duration

  Full-time: 3 years
  

  Sandwich: 4 years
  

  UCAS code FB12

• Course content

  Course structure

  In year 1 you will study a broad range of topics which provide a foundation for the more specialised topics which follow. Practical laboratory skills are emphasised throughout the course. In the final year you will be able to choose from a range of modules enabling you to study areas that reflect your own interests and career aspirations.

  You also have the option of spending year 3 in a professional placement, gaining valuable work experience before coming back to university for the final year.

  Areas of study

  The course covers the broad areas of chemistry, pharmaceutical science and analytical science.

  Syllabus

  Year 1
  Chemical and Molecular Sciences
  Pharmacology
  Cell Biology and Biochemistry
  Analytical Chemistry
  Laboratory work
  Mathematical Skills

  Year 2
  Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
  Biopharmaceutics, Physical Pharmacy and Dosage Forms
  Analysis
  Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  Scientific Information
  Introduction to Statistics

  Optional placement year

  Final year
  Drug Development, Formulation and Product Design
  Dosage form design
  Advanced Chemistry
  Medicinal Chemistry
  Advanced Analytical Science
  Research Project
  

• Entry requirements

  Typical entry requirements
  individual offers may vary

  A-levels:
  ABB. A-levels must include chemistry. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

  ND/C (Level 3):
  DDM.

  International Baccalaureate:
  34 points, specified subjects.

  QAA-approved access course:
  acceptable, subject-specific units.

  GCSE (minimum grade C):
  at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

  Foundation degree/HND
  /HNC direct to year 2.

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

• Location

  Location Moulsecoomb

• Career opportunities

  Many graduates are employed in the pharmaceuticals sector - some in large multinationals, others in smaller local companies. Recent posts have included research and analysis laboratory work, and office-based pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. Many other graduates progress to postgraduate study before beginning a career in industrial or academic research. Some have taken up PhD places at Brighton and others at Cambridge University, Imperial College, and University College London, and some take up teaching.

  Visit the careers centre website.

• Fees and costs

  The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

  The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

  To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

  Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

  BSc Hons Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences	[P3EG006]
  UK/EU (Full Time)	9,000 GBP
  Island Students (Full Time)	9,000 GBP
  International (Full Time)	12,500 GBP

• Student views

  

  Angela Merges

  I’m originally from the United States and I recently completed the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences (PCS) course at the University of Brighton. 

  The PCS course was great because it exposed you to all aspects of chemistry including: physical, organic, inorganic, analytical, and pharmaceutical chemistry.

  In addition to the variety of chemistry that is studied, the opportunity to do a placement really proved to be invaluable. I chose to do academic research within the university and found it to really help my presentation skills, time management as well as learning what was necessary for professional calibre research. Additionally, I was asked to present the results of my final year project at the international IUPAC conference and I truly believe the skills I learned throughout my time on the course as well as my placement year were the reason. 

  The University’s facilities were also commendable; there are several places to meet and socialise in addition to ample outdoor space to enjoy when the weather is nice.  Transport is also very convenient with bus stops and a train station in close proximity. Brighton is such a fantastic city, and with more pubs than days of the year there’s always some place new to explore; the beach is also a great place to go when exams stress you out!

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