BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
The pharmaceutical industry is a global one that offers many different career possibilities. Pharmaceutical Science at Keele was co-developed with experts from the pharmaceutical industry who work in areas including formulation development and regulatory affairs, and academic experts who have first hand experience of working in the field. As a result of this, graduate skills are aligned to the industry demands.
The pharmaceutical industry strives to develop new drugs, the formulation of medicines and medical devices to advance healthcare provision. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to explore themes such as the pathway for the discovery and development of therapeutic drugs and the cost effectiveness of medications.
This incorporates product formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, clinical trials design and implementation. The aim is for you to understand how medicines gain approval to be marketed and, ultimately, how these medications are administered.
You will undertake laboratory experiments to develop the vital scientific skills required to work in the pharmaceutical industry. We also provide you with additional practical opportunities that give you real world experience of some of the processes and documentation requirements that are currently found in the pharmaceutical industry to help enhance your employability. Having the knowledge and understanding of how to undertake such tasks will give you the confidence to execute these tasks within the workplace. The School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy has a wide and diverse group of staff, including some who have directly worked in the pharmaceutical industry
Core modules introduce you to subject areas such as human anatomy and physiology to improve your understanding of the structure of the human body, organs and tissues, and how disease affects it. You will explore the essential elements of chemistry and pharmacology and also develop your understanding of the principles of biochemistry, looking at the chemistry of life to understand the functioning of cells at molecular and cellular levels.
Pharmaceutical Science at Keele offers you the flexibility to tailor the course to your personal interests and career aspirations. From year two you can choose to spend time in industry with our work placement year or learn a language and develop a cultural understanding of nations outside your home country.
If you’re aiming for a role within pharmaceutical sales and marketing, then you can take optional marketing modules that focus on key marketing theories that could assist you to promote new medicines effectively. You may choose to study modules that introduce you to management concepts that develop your knowledge for future leadership roles, and learn about international business which concentrates on global trade, investment, and international management.
You will be taught by staff with expertise in the core areas of pharmaceutical science such as pharmacology, physiology, medicinal and organic chemistry, and pharmaceutical formulation. Some of our academic staff have previously worked in the pharmaceutical and related industries. We have connections with industry professionals who deliver authentic examples around current areas of the sector such as clinical development, marketing and branding of pharmaceutical products, and the role of healthcare systems in the context of pharmaceutical sales and regulatory affairs. Business and management modules are delivered by experienced academic staff from Keele Business School.
The pharmaceutical industry is a global one that offers many different career possibilities. Pharmaceutical Science at Keele was co-developed with experts from the pharmaceutical industry who work in areas including formulation development and regulatory affairs, and academic experts who have first hand experience of working in the field. As a result of this, graduate skills are aligned to the industry demands.
The pharmaceutical industry strives to develop new drugs, the formulation of medicines and medical devices to advance healthcare provision. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to explore themes such as the pathway for the discovery and development of therapeutic drugs and the cost effectiveness of medications.
This incorporates product formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, clinical trials design and implementation. The aim is for you to understand how medicines gain approval to be marketed and, ultimately, how these medications are administered.
You will undertake laboratory experiments to develop the vital scientific skills required to work in the pharmaceutical industry. We also provide you with additional practical opportunities that give you real world experience of some of the processes and documentation requirements that are currently found in the pharmaceutical industry to help enhance your employability. Having the knowledge and understanding of how to undertake such tasks will give you the confidence to execute these tasks within the workplace. The School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy has a wide and diverse group of staff, including some who have directly worked in the pharmaceutical industry
Core modules introduce you to subject areas such as human anatomy and physiology to improve your understanding of the structure of the human body, organs and tissues, and how disease affects it. You will explore the essential elements of chemistry and pharmacology and also develop your understanding of the principles of biochemistry, looking at the chemistry of life to understand the functioning of cells at molecular and cellular levels.
Pharmaceutical Science at Keele offers you the flexibility to tailor the course to your personal interests and career aspirations. From year two you can choose to spend time in industry with our work placement year or learn a language and develop a cultural understanding of nations outside your home country.
If you’re aiming for a role within pharmaceutical sales and marketing, then you can take optional marketing modules that focus on key marketing theories that could assist you to promote new medicines effectively. You may choose to study modules that introduce you to management concepts that develop your knowledge for future leadership roles, and learn about international business which concentrates on global trade, investment, and international management.
You will be taught by staff with expertise in the core areas of pharmaceutical science such as pharmacology, physiology, medicinal and organic chemistry, and pharmaceutical formulation. Some of our academic staff have previously worked in the pharmaceutical and related industries. We have connections with industry professionals who deliver authentic examples around current areas of the sector such as clinical development, marketing and branding of pharmaceutical products, and the role of healthcare systems in the context of pharmaceutical sales and regulatory affairs. Business and management modules are delivered by experienced academic staff from Keele Business School.
