Entry requirementsEntry requirements At least one A-level pass in chemistry or biology
Academic titlePharmaceutical Sciences, HNC/HND
Course descriptionThese programmes provide an alternative to the degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The programme content is compatible with courses delivered in the BSc Hons programmes at the university. Many students progress to the BSc Hons programme after the first or second year.
There is a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of pharmaceutical sciences and the specialised courses are taught by experienced practitioners. Students also learn other supporting skills, such as computing and data processing.
Year 1
-Fundamental Biology of Cells and Microbes
-Biological Molecules
-Skills for Science *
-Practical and Study Skills
-Control Processes in Biology
-Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences
-Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Analysis
-Practical Unit *
Year 2
-Physiological Systems and Regulation
-Cell Biology *
-Industrial Studies *
-Practical Unit *
-Project *
-Bioenergetics and Metabolism
-Pharmaceutical Products
-Practical Unit
* HND only
Career options
Opportunities in pharmaceutical research and development, quality control, and technical marketing in pharmaceutical and health care companies. Other openings include health authorities, forensics, education and technical posts in the scientific civil service