Overview

The Pharmaceutical Bioscience (Hons) course at Ulster University contains all the relevant chemistry required for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry as well as providing students with a wider skillset to achieve the necessary expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry.

The programme has been designed in consultation with a number of leading international bio/pharmaceutical companies, creating a tailored education to meet the needs of future employers. You will learn how to prepare pharmaceutical ingredients, formulate these into medicinal products and have a thorough understanding of the effect of these drugs and therapeutics on the human body.

Career opportunities:

Analytical Scientist
Biopharmaceutical Scientist
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Research and Development Scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmaceutical Biosciences

Biotechnology

Pharmacology, Genetics and Microbiology

Haematology and transfusion science

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Physical Pharmacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coleraine, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level Grades BBB to include Chemistry and one other science subject from Physics, Maths, Biology, IT, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) - Award profile of DDM.

Irish Leaving Certificate - 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

International Baccalaureate - Overall profile minimum: 26 points including 13 points at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Physics, Maths or IT.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,250 per year

Living costs

Coleraine

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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