Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Pharmaceutical Chemistry (F110)

The BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation is a four-year course offering a broad education in chemistry, and providing students with the skills to succeed in a range of professions.

The University of Reading's new Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree has been developed together with industrial partners to produce high quality graduates for the pharmaceutical sector – an area that already employs 67,000 people in the UK, and contributes £30.4bn to the national economy per year. Go beyond organic chemistry – which is traditionally associated with pharmaceutical programmes – to cover many other areas of chemistry and biology. As such, the needs of this modern and growing industry are consciously addressed.

Students will develop a strong grounding in basic chemistry and biology, and also cover advanced topics relevant to modern pharmaceutical chemistry. As well as underlying theory, the course covers the application of those skills into areas of pharmacy: metals in medicine, dosage and formulation; pharmacology and toxicity; analytical science; and regulatory requirements. These fundamental skills will help students to succeed in this diverse and dynamic sector.