🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bachelor's
High Demand

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £9,790/yr
Duration: 3 years
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.5

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc Honours at Middlesex University London is a multidisciplinary degree designed for students passionate about the drug development process. This course integrates chemistry, pharmaceutics, and biosciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of how medicines are designed, developed, and delivered. Whether your interest lies in drug discovery or formulation, you will gain the scientific expertise and practical skills necessary to contribute to innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. The programme is available as a 3-year full-time course, with a 6-year part-time option available for those balancing other commitments. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from industry-informed teaching, hands-on laboratory experience, and modules focused on science innovation and commercial awareness. You will graduate with the ability to solve real-world problems and conduct ethical research, preparing you for a diverse range of careers in the pharmaceutical sector, clinical health settings, or further academic study. The institution reserves the right to adjust course content to maintain academic standards and quality.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS Points: 80-112 UCAS Points including 32 in Science. A-level: BB-BBC including a C or above in Chemistry or Biology. BTEC: MMP-DMM in a relevant subject e.g applied sciences. Access requirements: Overall pass in a relevant subject: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Skills for Scientists30 Credits Credits

Cell Sciences and Genetics30 Credits Credits

Fundamentals of Chemistry30 Credits Credits

Form and Function30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Research Methods and Science Innovation30 Credits Credits

Pharmaceutical Chemistry30 Credits Credits

Pharmaceutical Product Development30 Credits Credits

Analytical and Organic Chemistry30 Credits Credits

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry30 Credits Credits

Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics30 Credits Credits

Year 3

Drug Design and Development30 Credits Credits

Dissertation30 Credits Credits

Pharmacology and Toxicology30 Credits Credits

Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry30 Credits Credits

Advanced Organic Chemistry and Synthesis30 Credits Credits

Medical and Pharmaceutical Bioanalytical Techniques30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 4 June 2026
Source: mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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