BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Chemistry, a laboratory-based science degree with strong pharmaceutical and biochemical elements. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course spans four years including a foundation year, with automatic progression to the full honours degree upon passing. A final-year dissertation module allows independent research involving lab-based work or fieldwork and data analysis.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. IB: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemical Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Biological Principles
- Science for Health
- Genetics
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biological Chemistry
- Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills
- Clinical and Molecular Genetics
- Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills
- Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Human Physiology
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Applied Pharmacology
- Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Science and Industry
- Advances In Pathophysiology
- Frontiers in Medicine Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £33,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
82% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.