MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a pharmaceutical sciences degree focused on chemical analysis, drug discovery, and the physiological effects of medicines. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year course concludes with an advanced master's level curriculum exploring modern technologies and specialized applications. The first year establishes fundamental scientific principles through compulsory modules such as Principles Of Analytical Chemistry, Periodicity And Reactivity Of The Elements, Introduction To Pharmaceutics, and Physiological And Molecular Foundations Of Pharmacology. The second year expands into specialized study with compulsory modules including Organic Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation And Heterocyclic Chemistry, Applied Organic Spectroscopy, Pharmaceutics, and Computer Modelling In Chemistry. In the third and fourth years, students select from optional modules like Topics In Computer Modelling, Medicinal Chemistry, Method Development And Applications In Analytical Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Analysis And Qa/Qc, alongside core studies in Modern Pharmaceutical Technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB / Required subjects: chemistry and a second science subject. IB: 34 / Required subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second Science Subject. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science - please contact the Admissions team if you are taking a different BTEC.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 34%
- South East: 44%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles Of Analytical Chemistry
- Periodicity And Reactivity Of The Elements
- Essential Skills For Chemists And Pharmaceutical Scientists Part 1
- Introduction To Pharmaceutics
- Organic Structure, Reactivity And Functional Groups
- Physical Processes In Chemistry
- Essential Skills For Chemists And Pharmaceutical Scientists Part 2
- Physiological And Molecular Foundations Of Pharmacology
- Organic Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation And Heterocyclic Chemistry
- Applied Organic Spectroscopy
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacology And Toxicology
- Bioorganic Chemistry And Drug Discovery
- Computer Modelling In Chemistry
- Analytical Techniques For Pharmaceutical Solids And Solutions
- Medicines Regulation
- Topics In Computer Modelling
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Method Development And Applications In Analytical Chemistry
- Modern Pharmaceutical Technologies
- Pharmaceutical Analysis And Qa/Qc
- Drug Discovery And Medicinal Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Surrey do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Surrey?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.