About Pharmacy Science & Health in University of West of Scotland
OVERVIEW
The BSc Pharmacy Science & Health course at UWS explores the role of pharmacology in health promotion and illness management to prepare you for a rewarding career in the pharmaceuticals sector.
Science-led development of new treatments and drugs that respond to public health needs is a multi-billion pound international industry that needs talented individuals to help develop the next generation of medicines.
Course modules will adopt a health improvement philosophy, offering health promotion and illness management alongside a fundamental understanding of the basic science of pharmacy.
Course graduates will have employment opportunities with organisations in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Scotland and around the world, in roles including health advice/ consultancy, sales and marketing, pharmacy support and clinical research trials on new drugs.
COURSE DETAILS
Our BSc (Hons) Pharmacy Science and Health has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a specialist in the use of pharmaceuticals in health care, eg pharmacology and drug development, research, testing and sales.
The course provides underpinning knowledge of biology, chemistry and pharmacology, as well as the inter-relationship of prescribed drugs on individual and public health.
Laboratory work makes up a significant element of this course. You will develop skills in chemical analysis, materials characterisation, drug synthesis, microbiology, biochemistry and biomedical sciences that will help you to secure a professional role upon graduation.
Jobs
Upon graduation you can look forward to an exciting and rewarding career in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Scotland and internationally. Roles include:
- health advice / consultancy
- sales and marketing
- pharmacy support
- drug development and clinical research trials
Please note: the BSc (Hons) Pharmacy Science & Health course does not lead to the Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and therefore does not allow graduates to register as a pharmacist.
Further Study
Some graduates choose further study including an MSc or PhD in related pharmacy science courses.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- TOEFL : 78
- PTE : An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
University of West of Scotland Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Graduate Job Rate |
96% |
| Major Investment |
£81 million (campus infrastructure) |
| Cost of Attendance |
About £17,000 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Classroom and Online |
| Intake Months |
September and January |
University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.
| Level of Study |
Non-EU Tuition Fee |
| UG Class based |
£12,000 |
| UG Lab based |
£14,000 |
| PG taught (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Taught (Lab Based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) |
£15,900 |
