Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25018 | £24761 | £30546 |
25-75 percentile range | £22509 - £29964 | £18767 - £33282 | £22522 - £40793 |
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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.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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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
80% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
10% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Pharmacology
All Pharmacology courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
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.
Costs
Tuition Fees Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
EU | £25300 | year 1 |
International | £25300 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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)
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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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