Pharmaceutical Science

UCAS code: B200

Here's what University of East London says about its Pharmaceutical Science course.

What is pharmaceutical science like at UEL?

Pharmaceutical science is the study of the formulation, development and manufacture of new drugs. Pharmaceutical scientists have the power to transform patients' lives by developing new treatments for diseases. It looks at how different drugs act on the human body and how their healing effects can be safely used. You can:

Take modules in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and physiology. Gain experience in a diverse selection of subjects to help you gain insight into the development, design, delivery and use of new drugs. Become a student member of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS). This is the professional body for pharmaceutical sciences in the UK.

Year 1: Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth) (Core), Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (Core), Cell Biology (Core), Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology (Core), Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Core), Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (Core), Level 4 Short Work Placement (Optional)

Year 2: Infection & Immunity (Core), Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology (Core), Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (Core), Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth (Core), Drug, Discovery, Development and Regulation (Core), Organic Mechanisms of Synthesis (Core), Level 5 Short Work Placement (Optional), Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (Optional)

Year 3: Natural Products and Discovery (Core), Medicinal Chemistry (Core), Application of Analytical Techniques in Pharmaceutical Quality Control (Core), Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth) (Core), Biopharmaceuticals (Core), Toxicology (Core), Level 6 Short Work Placement (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project. Most of the assessment in your first year is by coursework and we'll give you as much feedback as possible.

In your third year, you'll either take five core modules or undertake a work placement. We'll assess you accordingly.

Year 1 - 50% Portfolio/Coursework, 50% Laboratory/Practical/ICT Year 2 - 33% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 33% Laboratory/Practical/ICT, 17% Portfolio/Coursework, 8.5% Group Project/Presentation, 8.5% Case Study/PBL Year 3 - 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 33% Portfolio/Coursework, 25% Laboratory/Practical/ICT You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 14 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face to face assessments.