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- 3 years full-time
- 5 years part-time
Our pharmaceutical sciences degree covers all relevant disciplines from biology to pharmacology. It delivers theoretical knowledge plus plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience in the lab.
This degree will give you a broad understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. It explores areas such as biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, and drug design and delivery. You will also get practical experience with a project and laboratory work.
Graduate careers include roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, research and development, food industries, quality control and manufacturing. The course is a stepping stone to qualified person status with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. You can also apply for membership of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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We offer an extended degree in this subject that you can access with lower entry requirements.
Hear Julien's story about studying Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Engineering and Science on our Medway Campus.
Over 90% of all our academics have a PhD, 65% of whom also have their PGCert Higher Education teaching qualification. We are committed to growing these percentages annually and we now recruit only PhD academic staff.
The majority of our team are research active, with over 100 staff in the faculty being eligible for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and 12 Professors in the science field. Their latest research feeds into final year and Master's level teaching. We are proud of the growing number of Fellowships and Senior Fellowships of Higher Education Academy. This demonstrates both personal academic and institutional commitment to professionalism in learning and teaching in higher education.
The vast majority of courses in science are also supplemented by external industrial experts who come to give guest lectures and presentations on the latest developments in industry. These specialists come from leading multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Our PhD students offer support to the academics in the laboratories. This approach is very popular with our undergraduates.
I found this course so interesting, particularly the drug discovery module. There are so many opportunities for postgraduate research or working in an international chemical company.
What I'll miss most about the university is the staff and the amazing support they offer. They really encourage you to have your own voice and ideas.
They gave me a lot of help and advice, including mock interviews, which really helped… and I have a placement lined up next year.
The University of Greenwich experience has been absolutely brilliant. It's been a fantastic ride so far, and I'm looking forward to the next couple of years.
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Typical offer: 104 points
Qualifications: three A-levels / Extended Diploma / combination of A-level and Diploma / A-levels and Extended Certificate
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We will also consider:
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The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
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We offer an extended degree in this subject with lower entry requirements. Our extended degrees include a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study.
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
Further details to be confirmed.
Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
A typical student intake per year across our pharmaceutical courses is 30. Lectures are normally attended by 30, and seminars/tutorials by 30.
First year courses may be shared across a number of science modules, resulting in large lecture groups of up to 100 students. Subject-specific modules tend to be smaller. A typical science intake has 30 students in a dedicated module.
Similarly, in the second and third year, some core modules taken by all students are larger, while optional modules are smaller (20-40 students per group), enabling close interaction with lecturers.
University study requires students to work more independently than they may have been used to in school. Students in engineering and science are expected to develop their independence progressively throughout their degree.
At foundation level and in year 1 of the degree, students are given more support by module leaders and personal tutors than in subsequent years. In years 2 and 3 students are expected to demonstrate increasing willingness and ability to work independently to build upon material delivered in lectures and laboratories. This means independent reading to broaden and deepen knowledge and spending time preparing coursework.
Ultimately, the mark of a Greenwich graduate is the ability to think and work independently, analytically and creatively to solve problems.
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
Whilst the university tries to ensure that part-time attendance is for one day of the week only, this cannot be guaranteed for every course or for each subsequent year.
For further information regarding part-time timetables contact fes-courseinfo@gre.ac.uk.
On this course, students are assessed by:
Further details to be confirmed.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‘practice’ assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Academic year:
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
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Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
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For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing (for Engineering include civil engineering and construction companies).
Students can undertake a summer placement lasting 6 weeks to 3 months. This can be related to a credit rated course at Level 6, or can be undertaken for work experience, acknowledged by a Certificate of Industrial Experience.
Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.
The faculty expects that students will be as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation.
It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company.
Students on sandwich placements pay a reduced fee to the university for their placement year.
Graduates can find work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (production development, analytical science, quality assurance and information science), research and development, teaching, forensic science, environmental pollution and health and safety.
Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access programme internships.
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. Our Employer Partnerships Manager develops relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
Other members of the team help students to develop their knowledge of job markets, produce effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understand HR selection processes, and prepare final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements.
Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.
We have a Learning Skills Coordinator and a writing Fellow, both of whom support students in improving their writing skills. Additional support in mathematics is also available through the Drill Hall library. All students are allocated a personal tutor throughout the duration of their studies.
We also offer an additional course 'Learning Skills for Science' aimed at Foundation stage students. The academic support available will enhance student performance.
Students within the Faculty of Engineering and Science have a Retention and Success Officer (RSO). This role provides an additional layer of support for student engagement, and provision for extenuating circumstances, withdrawals and interruptions, Faculty level resit and Personal Development Planning enquiries.
The university-wide STAART (AccessAbility Retention and Transition) programme encourages and supports students with a disability, providing support for disabled students.
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