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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmaceutical Biosciences course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
A Level Essential Subjects: Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, IT, Environmental Technology, Digital Technology, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences. 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.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Pharmaceutical Biosciences course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Geography | A |
| Physics | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Mathematics | A |
| Geography | B |
| Health and Social Care | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 9GOW
Here's what Ulster University says about its Pharmaceutical Biosciences course.
The MSci Pharmaceutical Bioscience has been designed for those with a strong interest in science and a keen desire to pursue a career in the industry responsible for the manufacture of medicines. The course contains all the relevant chemistry required for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry as well as providing students with a wider skillset to achieve the necessary expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry.
The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of leading international bio/pharmaceutical companies, creating a tailored education to meet the needs of future employers. You will learn how to prepare pharmaceutical ingredients, formulate these into medicinal products and have a thorough understanding of the effect of these drugs and therapeutics on the human body.
Source: Ulster University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
Coleraine Campus
Location
Coleraine | Coleraine
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pharmacy
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £16,320 per year |
| International | £16,320 per year |
Ulster University student reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Pharmaceutical Biosciences course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
91%
high
Academic support
91%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
57%
low
Organisation and management
57%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
med
How well organised is your course?
49%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
68%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
52%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
69%
low
Academic support
69%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
56%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
low
How well organised is your course?
64%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
54%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
The Pharmaceutical Biosciences course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took Pharmaceutical Biosciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
60%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Natural and social science professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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