Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £23000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £25000 | £18500 - £28500 | £21500 - £32500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26075 | £25993 | £30533 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20928 - £32116 | £24911 - £38954 |
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Course Description
The foundation route is designed for students who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge.
The content of our pharmaceutical science course has a strong grounding in the chemical and biological sciences, complemented by industry-specific topics such as pharmaceutical regulation and quality assurance.
You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of topics relevant to the field of pharmaceuticals, their design, development, quality control, and manufacture. To enhance your career potential, there is an emphasis on practical experience of techniques used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science courses are based at Glytaff. Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.
Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.
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 (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales
| 30% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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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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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £12600 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
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:
August 1, 2026
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
UCAS application code:
3WBH
University Rankings
of University of South Wales
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 19 different rankings
Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #3
- #49
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #1331
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
See all 19 university rankings of University of South Wales
About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 77% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £23650 £26600 | 180 | Dundee |
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Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 71% | 0% | 25% | £9000 | £12600 | 123 | Pontypridd |
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Biopharmaceutical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 43% | 10% | 25% | £9250 | £16000 | - | Sunderland |
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 159 | Loughborough |
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 71% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24500 | 115 | Reading |
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Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 81% | 2% | 1% | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham |
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Pharmacology and Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 87% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £26100 | - | Norwich |
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Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 64% | 0% | 25% | £9000 | £12600 | 123 | Pontypridd |
On campus
Full-time
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Pharmaceutical Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 78% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 £17000 | 103 | Middlesbrough |
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Biopharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 67% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16000 | 95 | Sunderland |
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FAQ about Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) University of South Wales
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £23000 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (30%), Conservation and environment professionals (15%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 64. This means that 64% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of South Wales achieved the highest ranking for Chemistry. It is ranked #49 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Chemistry). See all subject rankings for University of South Wales.
- Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of South Wales.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024