MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience
About this course
An MSci (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Bioscience, a pharmaceutical biosciences degree focused on chemical and biological approaches to drug development and medicine manufacture. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a work-based placement module providing professional experience in an industrial, hospital or university environment. The first year covers professional skills, basic statistical methods, and organic, inorganic and physical chemistry alongside biological systems. The second year builds expertise through modules such as Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Genetics and Microbiology, Haematology and transfusion science, Professional Practice, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Physical Pharmacy, and Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Biosciences Research. The third year explores natural products, bioanalytical technologies, industrial manufacturing, quality processes, and a research project. The final year includes advanced pharmaceutical chemistry, personalised medicine, and a work-based learning placement, with optional modules covering medical biotechnology, veterinary pharmacy, and advanced pharmaceutical nanotechnology.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB If applying with Double Award Life and Health Sciences as meeting both A Level essential subjects listed above, optional unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques is required.
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What students say
Based on about 79 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Professional Skills for Pharmaceutical Biosciences
- Pharmaceutical Biosciences 1
- Pharmaceutical Biosciences 2
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacology, Genetics and Microbiology
- Haematology and transfusion science
- Professional Practice
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Physical Pharmacy
- Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Biosciences Research
- Natural Products
- Analytical Methodology
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Research Project
- Biomolecular therapeutics and immunology for pharmaceutical biosciences
- Quality Processes and Control
- Introduction to Personalised Medicine & Pharmacogenomics
- Work Based Learning
- Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Advances in Medical Biotechnology and Healthcare Delivery
- Veterinary Pharmacy
- Advanced pharmaceutical nanotechnology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience at Ulster University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience at Ulster University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience at Ulster University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.