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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical Science

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmaceutical Science course at University of Lincoln.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

To include grade C from A Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
EU£18,300 per year
International£18,300 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B231

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

Our aim at Lincoln is to produce passionate pharmaceutical scientists who are adept in addressing the healthcare challenges of the future and are well prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Pharmaceutical Science encompasses a range of scientific disciplines to introduce students to the exciting world of drug discovery, development and management. This course offers an insight into the structure, function and mechanisms of drugs, how different drugs can act on the human body and how their potentially lifesaving effects can be safely harnessed. At Lincoln, our academic staff include experienced researchers and practitioners. The programme is closely aligned with the pharmaceutical industry and has been developed with input from employers.

Source: University of Lincoln

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Health and Care Sciences

Location

Lincoln (Main Site) | Lincoln

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Pharmacology

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

The first year introduces core subjects such as chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism, human anatomy and disease. During the second year, students progress to examine the analytical methods relevant to drug development, medicine delivery, immunology, pharmacology and toxicology, in addition to learning key research techniques. The third year introduces advanced subjects, as well as the regulatory and ethical standards that apply to industry professionals.

How you will be assessed

The way students will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. Throughout this degree, students may receive tuition from professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, researchers, practitioners, visiting experts or technicians, and they may be supported in their learning by other students.

University of Lincoln reviews

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Based on 55 reviews from University of Lincoln's students and alumni
5 star
33%
4 star
44%
3 star
7%
2 star
15%
1 star
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2nd year student

VERY GOOD! Lots of choice for societies and they offer help with housing, contracts, course issues. They have several bars and a nightclub on campus and run u2018quacku2019 on a Wednesday which is always packed! They run so many events and they do exam support weeks with free food and things like do...

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1 year ago

2nd year student

Thereu2019s something to do every night. Tons of bars to go to and about 3 nightclubs that people actually go to mainly u2018homeu2019, or u2018quacku2019 at the students union on a Wednesday where all the societies go. All are cheap nights out. Easy to make friends through accom and the millions of...

(5)

1 year ago

2nd year student

The accomodation is an average price for Universityu2019s. The main supermarket is Morrisons so quite expensive but thereu2019s tons of little tescos and Iceland farm foods and Lidl around the city within walking distance. Most people just order food from Lidl or Tesco as itu2019s like u00a32 delive...

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1 year ago

2nd year student

Access is amazing we get emails and a point of contact with our tutors if we need any resources. Anything from health and well-being to employability they help with. They helped me find a placement this year and they send emails with information for everything we need!

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1 year ago

2nd year student

The facilities are very good the libraryu2019s open 24/7 and we have so many options for accommodation to choose from all are up to a decent standard. We have very good sports facilities and a student nightclub which also hosts many events like careers fairs. Thereu2019s so many lecture buildings al...

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1 year ago

2nd year student

My course is very good I have seminars and lectures one of each for 4 modules. My lecturers are amazing and always willing to help! All the power points and work is available online so itu2019s easy to not behind. Itu2019s really good to make friends they make us interact with others on our course. ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Lincoln students who took the Pharmaceutical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

97%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

91%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

63%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

40%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

37%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

66%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

65%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

34%

low

How well organised is your course?

43%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

51%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

74%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

54%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

77%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

73%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

46%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

77%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking Pharmaceutical Science or another course from the same subject area.

Pharmacology
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female58%Male42%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Number of students50
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryD
MathematicsC
English Language and LiteratureB
English LiteratureC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Lincoln graduates who took Pharmaceutical Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Pharmacology

Graduate statistics

100%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

Say it fits with future plans

100%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

40%

Natural and social science professionals

10%

Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Engineering professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Lincoln graduates who took Pharmaceutical Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£30.7k

Third year after graduation

£37.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Pharmaceutical Science.

Source: LEO

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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