• Course Overview                                  

Throughout this course students develop an understanding of the physicochemical and biological principles that underpin the design,

function, synthesis, analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances. This course educates and trains students to become scientists

in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Year 1 and 2 focus on the fundamental sciences and in year 3 there is an emphasis on specialist modules including Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Drug Design, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management.

Career Opportunities

Future Careers:

• Lab Technician
• Quality Control/Assurance Analyst
• Chemist, Process Development Technician
• Project Assistant, Chemist/Technician
• Research in academia or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Validation/Manufacturing Technician
• Research and development, production, and regulatory affairs
• Government agencies such as drug licensing authorities