Pharmaceutical Sciences

About this course

Pharmaceutical sciences is the study of drugs and medicines at a molecular level: how they are designed, synthesised, formulated, tested, and developed into products that are safe and effective for patients. It sits at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine, drawing on organic chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, and drug delivery science to address one of the most complex and consequential challenges in applied science. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most research-intensive in the world, and the pipeline from molecular discovery to approved medicine requires scientists with a broad and rigorous scientific foundation. At the University of Nottingham, this programme includes a foundation year, providing structured academic preparation for students who benefit from additional scientific grounding before entering degree-level study. The subsequent three years of

Where its graduates go

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