Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Apply your knowledge of chemistry and biology to pharmaceutical practice with our BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research.
Our new Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree has been developed together with our industrial partners to produce high quality graduates for the pharmaceutical sector – an area that already employs 67,000 people in the UK, and contributes £30.4bn to the national economy per year. We go beyond organic chemistry – which is traditionally associated with pharmaceutical programmes – to cover many other areas of chemistry and biology. As such, we consciously address the needs of this modern and growing industry.
You will develop a strong grounding in basic chemistry and biology, and also cover advanced topics relevant to modern pharmaceutical chemistry. As well as underlying theory, the course covers the application of those skills into areas of pharmacy:
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metals in medicine, dosage and formulation
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pharmacology and toxicity
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analytical science
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regulatory requirements.
These fundamental skills will help you to succeed in this diverse and dynamic sector.
Learn from internationally leading experts through a combination of lectures, practical classes, workshops, and tutorials. As well as benefitting from hands-on, practical experience in our large, cutting-edge laboratories and purpose-built Chemical Analysis Facility, you will have access to our new £55m Health & Life Sciences building and pharmaceutical laboratories.
If you do not have an A level in maths, you will take the first-year Maths for Chemists module, which covers all the topics required for later years of the course. Depending on your level of maths, you may have the opportunity to take an option from outside the Department in your first year.
Our existing chemistry degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). As this is a new course, we will continue to work closely with the RSC and expect this programme to be accredited when the first cohort graduates.
For more information, please visit the Department of Chemistry website.
Placement
The work placement in your third year gives you the the opportunity to gain industrial experience and apply your knowledge and skills to real-life situations. Recent host companies have included GSK and Pfizer.
We have many industry links with pharmaceutical companies based in the Thames Valley and beyond. Our dedicated placements officer is able to advise on career options, CVs and letters of application, as well as help you find a placement. Past students on our chemistry degree courses have secured placements at pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and Procter & Gamble.
Careers
This course has been developed in partnership with industry to provide good quality graduates for the pharmaceutical sector. We incorporate skills development into each year of the degree, giving you a better chance of securing work when you leave university. You will graduate with a range of skills that are essential for the pharmaceutical industry and a wide range of other careers.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 12 graduates of Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons) at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28500 | £21000 - £31000 | £24000 - £36500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25061 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21530 - £29162 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
| 20% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
A level Chemistry at grade B
Chemistry at grade B
including relevant science units.
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Chemistry at grade 5 at Higher Level.
including relevant science modules.
to include Chemistry
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC including A level Chemistry at grade B.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. | |
| PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23700 | year 1 |
| International | £23700 | 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, 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 University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #12
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- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
Natural Sciences
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- #36
- #45
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #42
- #51
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #21
- #401
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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- #21
- #401
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- Chemistry
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ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 26 May, 2021]
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- #3
- #8
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #30
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #7
- #81
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #112
- #878
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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What students say about studying Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the UK?
About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 32.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
32.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
25% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 26 May, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020