BSc Pharmaceutical Science
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD to include Chemistry at grade C BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Biomedical Science - grades MMM Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit to include Maths, Chemistry and Biology) T-Level in Science at Pass and grade C in the Core Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 50%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 74%
- London: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamental Science
- Introduction to Human Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Introduction to Medicines
- Succeeding at University
- Analytical Chemistry
- Introduction to Pharmaceutics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Professional Development
- Advanced Pharmaceutics
- From Bench to Bedside
- Preparing for employment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £43,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical Science at University of Wolverhampton do next?
75% 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 Wolverhampton?
93% 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 Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pharmaceutical Science at University of Wolverhampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical Science at University of Wolverhampton?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.