Program Overview
The University of Nottingham's Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc program equips students with a thorough understanding of drug discovery and development. Through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiences, students gain knowledge in various aspects of pharmaceuticals. With an emphasis on employability, the program provides opportunities for internships and a final-year research project, leading to high employment rates in the industry and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc program at the University of Nottingham is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the discovery, design, and development of medicines. The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, research, and related fields.
Outline:
Year 1
- Cardiovascular and Haematology
- Drug Structure
- The Science of Medicines
- Biopharmaceutics
- Endocrine and Metabolism
- Synthesis of Simple Drugs
Year 2
- Advanced Drug Delivery
- Infection and Immunity
- Synthesis of Complex Drugs
- Drug Design
- Oncology
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Year 3
- Science and Industry
- Biologics
- Natural Products
- Pharmaceutical Research Project
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of written and electronic exams (70%) and coursework (30%) in years 1 and 2. In year 3, approximately 50% of the assessments are exams, and 50% are coursework (depending on optional modules). The pass mark for each module is 40%.
Teaching:
The program is taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, problem classes, online activities, and laboratory sessions. Core modules are typically delivered by professors, assistant professors, or associate professors. Guest speakers from industry may also contribute to teaching. Some classes may be supported by PhD students or research staff.
Careers:
Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc program have a wide range of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, including drug discovery, medicines regulation, medical affairs, drug formulation, manufacturing, patenting and licensing, and analytical testing. They may also pursue careers in academia, research, or other related fields.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Students have the opportunity to undertake a research project in their final year.
- The program includes a strong emphasis on employability skills, with opportunities for internships and placements.
- Graduates have a high employment rate, with 94.30% securing employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
- Home students Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year.
- If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) . Additional costs All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. It is essential to have your own laptop or PC to have access to our virtual learning environment and complete and submit coursework. If you study abroad, you will need to consider the costs of travel and living expenses in the country that you choose. Scholarships and bursaries
- International students We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers. If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) . Additional costs All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. It is essential to have your own laptop or PC to have access to our virtual learning environment and complete and submit coursework. If you study abroad, you will need to consider the costs of travel and living expenses in the country that you choose. Scholarships and bursaries Home students Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year.
- A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
