Pharmaceutical Science with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Pharmaceutical Science with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH07
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 | £23000 | £23000 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £18000 - £27500 | £23000 - £33500 |
All CAH07 courses of University of Salford
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH07
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
All CAH07 courses in the UK
Course Description
A new generation of pharmaceutical scientists are using technological breakthroughs to design drugs that improve the quality of people’s lives. Build the skills to be part of this movement with our BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science with Foundation Year degree
Completion of the Human Genome Project means that it is now possible to identify the genes associated with many cancers and inherited disorders, and make a difference in society. Pharmaceutical science is at the cutting-edge of research, with opportunities in the field continuing to grow and develop.
*Advance your scientific knowledge and skills
This foundation year pathway is recommended if you want to study the full honours degree, but don’t meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be ready to progress to study our full BSc Pharmaceutical Science honours degree, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
We have shaped our course for science students looking to develop skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Initially building knowledge about chemical science concepts, you will broaden your focus, increasing knowledge depth and specialisation in genomics, drug discovery and pharmacology.
Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a chemical science student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities ensure your learning remains on the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy.
With is combination research-focused learning and laboratory-based delivery, the course is recommended if you want a career in research, teaching and related professional fields such as animal health, food science, cosmetic science, in medical laboratories, technical sales, patent law and scientific journalism.
Get closer to industry
Complementing your laboratory-based sessions at Salford, you will experience visits to local laboratories and receive guest lectures from external industry specialists.
Once on the full degree, you will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. If you successfully complete a placement year as part of your studies, your degree will attain 'Advanced Degree Accreditation' by the Royal Society of Biology. Recent Pharmaceutical Science students have secured placements at Pfizer in Kent, the Transplant Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, and the Cancer Research UK Manchester institute.
Features
- Build your knowledge ready to progress to our full BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science degree
- Develop laboratory and research skills ready for your graduate career
- Include an optional industry placement, where you can apply your learning in local hospitals or research labs
- Part-time option available
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 Science with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
25% | Sales occupations |
25% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #32
- #40
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #34
- #44
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 21 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
List of 205 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Salford - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Pharmaceutical Sciences (Extended) BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 90% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 | 103 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 0% | 25% | £9000 | £12600 | 123 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmacology and Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £9250 | £26100 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24500 | 115 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24500 | 123 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023