Pharmaceutical Science including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

3WBH

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Pharmaceutical Science including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

About

Foundation Year (Level 3) is an entry level year for students, which also aims to upskill or reinforce learning for students (in some instances non-conventional qualifications). It enables students to develop core foundation knowledge and practical skills in chemistry and biology along with literacy and numeracy skills to successfully progress into year 1.

Foundation Biology
This module gives students a basic knowledge of living things, and the processes which enable them to survive and reproduce. It also introduces them to the evolutionary processes which lead to the modern diversity of the living world.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
This module introduces foundation year students to the study of the human body. It provides a basic overview of both structure and function of all major body systems.

Key Skills and Professional Development
This module enables students to develop the key kills required to complete a science degree and continue to engage in lifelong learning.

Scientific Data Literacy
This module is designed to develop and support the student’s application of numerical literacy and data handling in the broad context of science, via accessible examples and simple terms.

Foundations in Physical Chemistry
This module provides an introduction to the factors that influence the structure, reactions and physical properties of the states of matter.

Foundations in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
This module introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry and provides an environment that encourages an inquiring, investigative approach.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Quality control/Assurance roles: QC analyst/pharmaceutical analyst/validation QC analyst)
Research and development in pharma/clinical/biotech. Sector: Research scientist
Regulatory Affairs roles: (Regulatory Affairs Associate)
Technical Sales/Support roles
NHS (lab scientist/lab technician)

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

The BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science degree provides you with the scientific background and industry knowledge that will make you highly marketable to employers in the pharmaceutical sector. Being one of the largest employers of scientists in the UK, jobs for scientists within the sector are quite varied. You could work in research and development, but scientists may also find themselves in roles that may range from a purely pharmaceutical scientist to lab-based positions, to marketing, patent filing, quality assurance/regulation, or even as a marketing and sales representative.

Possible career paths

Employers regularly comment on our graduates’ excellent analytical skills, enhanced by hands-on experience of industry-standard instrumentation. The Pharmaceutical Science degree could also lead to careers in chemical, clinical and health care industries (e.g., roles that are available include research and development scientist, materials chemist, lab scientist in NHS. Further studies options are also available to students such as MSc/PhD/PGCE (teaching programmes) upon graduation.

Careers support

As a USW Pharmaceutical Science student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.