Learn the fundamental understanding of chemistry, biochemistry, biology and pharmacology, before building your specialist knowledge in drug design, formulation development and clinical testing
Pharmaceutical scientists play a vital role in the development of new medicines and vaccines, and are a trusted source of advice and treatment.
During your studies, you will explore medicine actions and reactions on living systems and its effects.
To understand how medicines are metabolised, what they do, how they act and where they work requires studying drug actions at levels ranging from the single molecule to the whole organism.
You will learn the science behind the use of medicines, including the physiology and anatomy of the human body, the effect of medicines, and how medicines are designed.
Our programme covers the fundamental understanding of chemistry, biochemistry, biology and pharmacology, before building your specialist knowledge in drug design, formulation development and clinical testing
• Placement visits.
• Mentoring programme between students of all years.
• Summer Scholarships/Summer Research Projects with researchers from the university.
• GAF and UH maintains a strong connection with local healthcare providers and pharmaceutical industries for work-study placements, internships and employment fairs.
• Opportunity to study abroad to develop confidence, experience and practical language skills.
The modules you will study include Biology and Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Human Physiology with Pharmacology.
Graduates will be able to work in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, drug development, and marketing within the pharmaceutical industry.
They will also be equipped to enter the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors in a variety of disciplines, including formulation science, analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and regulatory affairs.
• Achieve a grade of 60% or more in Advanced Chemistry.
• Achieve a grade of 40% or more in all other modules.
