Students will explore the sources of medicine, how medicines work, how they can be formulated (such as via tablet, cream or inhaler), administered, analysed and tested. The course shares its first two years with the Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) programme and provides a wide understanding of all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. In Year 3 students will deepen their knowledge of natural product chemistry. They'll develop skills for testing and evaluating the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products. In Year 4 they'll develop skills in experiment design, critical analysis, problem-solving and laboratory work. Students will take advanced masters-level modules in the Manufacture and Clinical Trials of Medicines and Advanced Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.
In addition to building expertise in students' own discipline, Kingston's courses will also help students to develop key transferable skills that they'll need for professional life or further study once they graduate. Pharmaceutical science is a growth area with good job prospects. Graduates work in areas such as research, development, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical analysis. They also frequently progress to study PhDs.
