BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, combining organic, analytical, and physical chemistry with biochemistry and pharmacology. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. An optional supervised work placement in the UK or abroad is available after the second year. The final year includes an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level including a minimum grade C in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. As an alternative to the grade C in Chemistry, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (AAQ), or OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science will be accepted at Distinction grade. DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade C in Chemistry at A Level. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. As an alternative to the grade C in Chemistry, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (AAQ), or OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science will be accepted at Distinction grade. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Merit with at least 21 credits in Chemistry. Merit at T Level in Science 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 48%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Supervised Work Experience
- Research Project
- Heterocycles, Selectivity and Modern Synthesis
- Separation Techniques & Analytical Toxicology
- Mass Spectrometry, NMR, Electroanalysis & Sensors
- Immunology and Infection
- Medical Pharmacology 3
- Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Analysis
- Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
- Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy
- The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds
- States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Pharmaceutics 1
- Biochemistry 1
- Physiology 1: Structure and Function
- Methods and Strategies in Organic Synthesis
- Molecular Analysis & Instrumental Methods
- Pharmaceutics 2
- Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry 2
- Physiology 2: Control and Integration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Huddersfield do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Huddersfield?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Huddersfield?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.