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Pharmaceutical science degrees

Our courses explore the essentials of pharmaceutical science, formulation science, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry and drug discovery and delivery. Students will gain practical experience through labs and final year research projects.

Pharmaceutical Sciences


Hear Julien's story about studying Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Engineering and Science on our Medway Campus.

Our courses

All our courses are accredited by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS). They can be studied either full-time or part-time, with our undergraduate courses also offering a sandwich year in industry. The extended degree also includes a foundation year.

Formulation Science, MSc

Study the first Master’s in Formulation Science in Europe and learn about the science behind formulating new products.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Pharmaceutical science; Science

Pharmaceutical Science, MSc/PGDip

Benefit from world-class facilities and enhance your skills in pharmacy and drug discovery with a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Science.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Pharmaceutical science; Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences (Extended), BSc Hons

Our extended BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences degree includes a foundation year. Study biochemistry, biology and pharmacology for roles in research and industry.

  • Mode: Full time, Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Pharmaceutical science; Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice, MSc

Our Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice combines a year of study with a year of practical experience from a company internship.

  • Mode: Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Pharmaceutical science; Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons

Our degree in pharmaceutical sciences explores biochemistry, biology, physiology and pharmacology. Ideal for roles in pharmaceutical industries.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich, Blended learning
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Pharmaceutical science; Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

Gain vital knowledge of the effects of drugs and drug discovery. Learn on-the-job with our degree apprenticeship in pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Mode: Part time, Degree apprenticeship
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Pharmaceutical science

Communities and societies

Our active student-led societies offer a space for personal and academic growth, as well as new opportunities to make lasting friendships. Students can take part in activities throughout the year, both through the department and via the wider Students’ Union.

Research and partnerships

Research and scholarly activities inform our learning and teaching and complement the enterprise activities that we provide.

Join us as a research student

Graduates from our undergraduate science courses can move on to our MRes degree. Normally, you will need a 2.1 or First. If you have a suitable research proposal in a science discipline, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.

Contact

fes-research-office@gre.ac.uk

Working with industry

Our expert staff, industry-standard facilities and research expertise can help your business grow.

Find out more

Greenwich Research & Enterprise

Contact

enterprise@gre.ac.uk

020 8331 7867

Our experts

Dr Bruce Alexander

Principal Lecturer, Physical Chemistry

Professor Joshua Boateng

Professor in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Associate Head of School - Research and Knowledge Exchange (School of Science)

Dr Francis Brako

Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science

Dr Asma Buanz

Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr Xacobe Cambeiro

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry

Dr Ana Castilla

Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr Tamim Chalati

Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professor Dionysios Douroumis

Professor in Pharmaceutical Technology and Process Engineering; Director of Centre for Research Innovation (CRI)

Professor Jeremy Everett

Professor of Pharmaceutical Technologies

Dr Thomas Gale

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry

Dr Giulia Getti

Associate Professor in Microbiology, Director (Academic) BioMed Online learning, Head of the Tissue Culture and Parasitology Laboratory

Dr Solomon Habtemariam

Principal Lecturer, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr Mark Honey

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Academic Portfolio Leader in Chemical and Applied Sciences

Professor Kevin Lam

Professor of Synthetic Electrochemistry

Dr Michael Leach

Reader in Pharmacology and Drug Development

Professor John Mitchell

Emeritus Professor of Biological Chemistry

Professor Lauren Pecorino

Professor in Cancer Biology

Dr Simon Richardson

Reader of Drug Delivery and Membrane Trafficking

Dr Jeanette Swan-Wallis

Senior Lecturer, Pharmacology

Dr Ana-Maria Totea

Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science

Professor Stephen Wicks

Emeritus Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences