Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Foundation Degree (Pre-Pharmacy)

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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Kingston University

United Kingdom , London Borough of Sutton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F190

Campuses

Penrhyn Road

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Sep-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,800 / year

Next Intake 16-Sep-2024

Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Foundation Degree (Pre-Pharmacy)

About

If you know you have potential but want support before starting a degree in Pharmacy or a pharmacy- related degree, then this course could be perfect for you.

Successful completion of this course means you can join Year 2 of the Pharmacy MPharm programme. Alternatively, you may top-up your qualification to a BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science.

This course studies the main areas of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. You'll take the same modules as students of Year 1 Pharmacy, plus additional modules in chemistry, mathematics and other subjects. You'll be able to sit the same assessments as pharmacy students, so that you'll be ready for your career in pharmacy. Your scientific learning will be supported by academic and professional skills development.

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Reasons to choose Kingston University

This foundation degree has been accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC).
This course offers a good grounding in pharmacy-related subjects. Once you successfully complete the course, you'll be able to join Year 2 of the Pharmacy MPharm course or top-up to a pharmacy-related BSc (Hons).
Kingston is ranked No.2 in London for pharmacy and pharmacology (Guardian University League table 2022).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

International Foundation Year will be required

Career

Types of jobs

Research scientist
PhD student
Drug safety associate
Strategic alliance manager
Research assistant
Quality control analyst
Clinical trial project manager
Pharmacy technician
Microbiologist
Optical assistant/dispenser
Marketing research
Medical publisher

Employers

Parallel Drug Imports
Johnson & Johnson
Procter & Gamble
Braun Medical
St George's Hospital
EH Lilly
NHS
King Opticians
ALcontrol Lab
Nemaura Pharma Ltd
Quotient BioResearch
Syngenta
Medtrack

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,800 / year

How to Apply

All UCAS applications are now made online via UCAS Apply. You should:

submit your application though UCAS Apply between the beginning of the September before you come to university and mid-January if you're a British or EU applicant;
visit the UCAS website for exact dates and more information;
fully complete your application – as well as your personal details and academic record, you will need to supply a reference and make a personal statement, which the admissions tutor at Kingston will look at carefully; and
submit your application as early as possible so you have the best chance of receiving the right offers.

You can apply for up to five different courses. The UCAS code for Kingston University is K84. You will be able to follow the progress of your application through UCAS Hub after you've applied.