BSc Pharmaceutical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy. The programme was co-developed with pharmaceutical industry professionals specialising in formulation development and regulatory affairs, and laboratory-based practical work runs throughout all years of the programme. An optional industry placement year is available after the second year of study.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels including B in Chemistry or Biology IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry or Biology, or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology
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What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 42%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry & Cell Biology
- Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Introduction to Formulation Science
- Introduction to Cosmetic Science
- Applied Pharmaceutical Science
- Applied Pharmaceutical Science II
- Pharmaceutical Analysis And Quality
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Topical Formulation Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at Keele University 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 Science at Keele University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmaceutical Science at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 67 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical Science at Keele University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.