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Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

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UCAS CODE: B293

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Luton Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This degree integrates the design and development of drug, cosmetic and hygiene products with emerging areas such as systems biology, pharmacogenetics and translational medicine – areas that directly address the needs of the UK pharmaceutical industry. You start by gaining a common core of chemical, biological and pharmaceutical knowledge before shifting to deeper study of areas such as medicinal chemistry; drug discovery and drug development. You also explore sector business models, exploring how science has evolved to meet pharmaceutical industry demands.


Facilities and Specialist Equipment

- Contemporary STEM building with high-tech labs and vibrant study spaces, providing you with a supportive and welcoming learning environment. - Cell culture lab and specialised analytical science suite. - HPLC, FTIR and GC-MS machines, alongside facilities for qPCR and protein purification, allowing you to carry out cutting-edge pharma and biotech experiments.


Partnerships and Collaborations

- Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Pharmaron, NHS, Life Science Group and Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience.


Your Student Experience

- Our academics are involved in real-world research, leading the way in target areas such as obesity, cancer pathways, medicines discovery and development. - You gain experience in innovative research, including drug target, discovery and synthesis. - Our academic staff’s active involvement in the field ensure you keep up to date with emerging practices and the latest pharmaceutical developments. - Our staff research and professional expertise feeds directly back into their teaching, creating a vibrant, practical-oriented learning environment. - We have strong links within the clinical and industrial sectors, making sure our courses are aligned to industry needs and offer you the opportunity for work experience. - Take part in masterclasses by a range of experts including Rothamsted Research; MSD Merck; Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; and the UK Health Security Agency. - Learn from field trips to leading industry settings such as MSD Merck. - Expand your network of professional contacts through our annual STEM Careers Expo. - Gain additional lab-work experience via the Student Skills Lab scheme where you can try out techniques for real-world applications, under the guidance of recent graduates.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Bedfordshire

  • University League Table

    129th

  • Campus address

    University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, Luton, LU1 3JU, England

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