Pharmaceutical Science (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Throughout the Pharmaceutical Science (Hons) course from Lancaster University you will study themes across the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and pharmacology to understand the principles of drug design, development, synthesis, function, characterisation, delivery and side effects.

You will also explore the wider societal and regulatory context of drug development and use, and how laboratory drugs are translated into viable consumer products.

You will be taught by our academics whose extensive pharmaceutical science research experience includes the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of various cancers; developing new chemistries for making drugs; and biomedical imaging agents to probe drug activity in cells.

This integrated master’s degree (MSci) is ideal if you are looking for a career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, offering you the scientific knowledge, practical lab skills and career-ready mindset to succeed.

It will provide you with advanced skills and a more mature outlook, giving you the edge in a competitive job market, both within the field of pharmaceutical science and beyond.

Career opportunities:

The breadth and depth of your Pharmaceutical Science MSci will be the ideal springboard into careers across the pharmaceutical, chemical, health and education sectors.

It will also further set you apart if you are considering applying for a PhD or a career in research.

• Pharmaceutical Scientist

• Forensic Scientist

• Research Scientist

• Medicinal Chemist

• Sales and marketing roles

• Science Teacher

• Environmental Protection Officer

• Health and Safety Assurance

• Biomedical Researcher

• Science Writer

• Drug Safety Associate

• Quality Control Analyst

• Clinical Trial Project Manager

• Pharmacy Technician

• Pharmaceutical Representative

• Microbiologist

• Medical Publisher

• PhD student

You will become competent in experimental design, gain practical lab skills and become adept in statistical analysis, data recording and presentation skills.

And, because professional skills are embedded throughout our curriculum, you will develop wider expertise valued by employers, including project management and problem-solving skills, ethical and environmental awareness.

This means you will graduate with a scientific understanding of pharmaceutical science as well as the mindset, confidence and workplace experience to stand out in the competitive world of employment.