BSc Pharmaceutical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, a programme centred on pharmaceutical science and the design of therapeutic drugs. Modules include Medicinal Drug Design, Formulation Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Advanced Analytical Techniques. The programme concludes with a Major Project and Career Development module in the final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC to include Chemistry and normally one other Science, but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level to include Chemistry and normally one other Science, but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject to include Chemistry modules (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: Typical Science Requirements: Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grade(s). The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 80%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 73%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Diversity of Cellular Life
- Genetics and Evolution
- Organic Molecules: their Structure, Reactivity and Analysis
- Physical Characteristics of Molecules
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Key Skills for Careers in the Sciences
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Quality Control (QC) and Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Introduction to Formulation Science and Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification
- Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Modern Molecular Advances
- Major Project and Career Development
- Advanced Analytical Techniques
- Physicochemical Characteristics for Medicine Development
- Medicinal Drug Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at University of South Wales 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 University of South Wales?
98% 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 University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.