Queen's University of Belfast
Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All Pharmacology courses of Queen's University of Belfast
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmacology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £24761 £30546
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £28000 £18767 - £33282 £22522 - £40793
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Pharmacology courses in the UK

Course Description

The degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is concerned with the design, evaluation, production and testing of medicines. As such, it is based on the chemical, biological and medical sciences as the foundation for employment within the pharmaceutical and related (eg medical device) industries. All of these facets are addressed and integrated in this three-year undergraduate degree.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Level 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Pharmacology courses of Queen's University of Belfast

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Pharmacology courses of Queen's University of Belfast

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Pharmacology courses of Queen's University of Belfast

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast

95% Other Health Professionals
0% Natural and social science professionals
0% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Pharmacology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Pharmacology courses of Queen's University of Belfast

Qualification requirements

To include Biology and Chemistry OR Biology and Mathematics or Physics OR Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Access to HE course must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service ([email protected]) for advice. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

Two Advanced Highers required to include Biology or Chemistry. Applicants offering Advanced Higher Biology would be expected to have completed at least one Higher from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants offering Advanced Higher Chemistry would be expected to have completed at least one Higher from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Biology and Chemistry OR Biology and Mathematics or Physics OR Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics .

To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and Chemistry. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in English and Mathematics.

Grade C or better in GCSE Mathematics and both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science (grades CC). Grade C or better in Scottish National 5 Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Pharmaceutical Sciences, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £4530 year 1
Ireland £4530 year 1
EU £21400 year 1
International £21400 year 1

Additional fee information

Fees listed are for 2021-22. The tuition fees for 2022-23 are not yet available.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #2 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #39 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #1 
    • #26 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #38 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #126 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 29 university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast

About Queen's University of Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.

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