MSci Pharmaceutical Science
About this course
MSci Hons in Pharmaceutical Science, a pharmacology degree spanning biology, chemistry, and pharmacology to provide a deep understanding of drug design and development. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year integrated master's degree includes a final-year research project and provides structured, progressive training utilising modern, research-grade teaching laboratories. Following foundational studies in year one through modules such as Fundamentals of Chemistry A, Fundamentals of Chemistry B, and Introduction to Biosciences, the second year advances knowledge via Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Drug Design and Development, and Practical and Laboratory Skills in Chemistry. The third year builds research experience through the Biosciences Research Project alongside modules including Advanced Drug Design and Development and Global Health Challenges. Optional modules in the final two years allow students to specialise in advanced topics such as Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry, Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry, Brain Disorders, and Cancer - Bench to Bedside.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Biology and Chemistry. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 39%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science
- Fundamentals of Chemistry A
- Fundamentals of Chemistry B
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
- Molecules to Cells
- Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
- Drug Design and Development
- Principles of Chemical Structure Determination
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Practical and Laboratory Skills in Chemistry
- Advanced Drug Design and Development
- Biosciences Research Project
- Global Health Challenges
- Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
- Strategies in Chemical Synthesis
- Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer - Bench to Bedside
- Drug Development from Concept to Clinic
- Emerging Therapeutics in Immunology
- Frontiers in Biological Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Frontiers in Organic Chemistry
- Neglected Tropical Diseases
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Pharmaceutical Science at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of MSci Pharmaceutical Science at Lancaster 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 MSci Pharmaceutical Science at Lancaster University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Pharmaceutical Science at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Pharmaceutical Science at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.