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Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Studying for your Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree with us gives you the chance to explore the fundamentals of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology while developing a specialism in pharmaceutics. Throughout the course, you’ll build your knowledge and put to the test the sought-after, industry skills you’ve developed.

You’ll have the opportunity, also, to develop your logical reasoning skills and your ability to use imaginative thinking to approach real-world problems.

Why Study Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
Taught by doctoral level staff, you’ll be gaining real-world experience in this course by learning in our new £18.2 million facilities, which include purpose-built state-of-the-art chemistry and pharmaceutical labs featuring modern instruments.

You can also participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year in the course. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad, boosting your employability in the process.

In your final year, you’ll delve deeper into the complexities of analytical science, molecular targets and drug design, and also have the opportunity to complete a chemically based independent research project. Pursue the topics that interest you the most, or that you wish to examine further in your future career.

You’ll be learning from the best in this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).

Global Professional Award
At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Year 1 modules include:
• Analytical Science 1
• Organic Chemistry 1
• Physical Chemistry 1
• Pharmaceuticals 1
• Biochemistry 1
• Physiology 1: Structure and Function

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment method

You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals and directed reading. Assessment will include written exams and coursework including problem solving assignments, laboratory reports, short tests and oral and poster presentations.

Your module specification/course handbook provides full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
B202
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 - 104 points

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade C in Chemistry at A Level.

A level - BBC - BCC

including a minimum grade C in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

in Applied Science.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits

with at least 21 credits in Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.

T Level - M

in Science.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages. https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we do not use contextual data as part of our decision making, an offer below the publicised entry criteria may be made in exceptional circumstances. This might be where there is evidence supplied by the applicant and/or referee that the applicant’s grades may have been affected by individual extenuating circumstances or in relation to performance at an interview.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250*Year 1
Scotland£9250*Year 1
Wales£9250*Year 1
Channel Islands£9250*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250*Year 1
EU£17600*Year 1
International£17600*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

This information sets out the tuition fee charges for full-time undergraduate students for the academic year 2024/25. This webpage will be updated with 2025/26 tuition fees as information becomes available.

Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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