BSc Pharmaceutical Science
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 74%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 42%
- Skilled trades occupations: 7%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 58%
- South East: 12%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources for suitability for employment in the pharmaceutical and related industries and has met the required educational standards.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University do next?
60% 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 London Metropolitan University?
91% 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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources for suitability for employment in the pharmaceutical and related industries and has met the required educational standards.
Does BSc Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical Science at London Metropolitan University?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.