Chemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
As part of our courses, students have the opportunity to go on placements in the industry
A chemistry-based degree unlocks opportunities on a global scale
You will have access to our £15m investment in science facilities.
Our Chemistry subject area is top in Wales - Guardian League Table 2023
CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES DEGREES
Creating Future Scientists
Skilled chemistry-based science graduates are in high demand, so if your ambition is to discover the next blockbuster drug or rise to the challenge of teaching science, our courses are the first step towards achieving your goal.
We offer a selection of degrees, so you can specialise in an area that interests you. We also have foundation year courses and MSci opportunities on our Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences courses. Employers are impressed with our students’ experience and knowledge of analytical methods and equipment, which is perfect when you start your career in this varied industry.
Ready for the Workplace
Chemists are capable of successful careers in a wide range of scientific, business and commercial areas, including food science, pharmaceutical research or development, and environmental monitoring. The skills you gain from a degree in chemistry are valued in other professions, for example, to train for careers in patent law or accountancy.
Accredited Courses
Our courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status. This means that what you learn meets professional requirements and will make you a more attractive candidate to employers.
Impressive Facilities
Our George Knox laboratories are part of a £15m investment in science for the University, meaning you will be taught in new and well equipped spaces. These join the Grade II listed Alfred Russel Wallace building which is also used for teaching.
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Courses
Undergraduate Courses
Medicinal and biological chemistry is the foundation of modern medicine. The life sciences industry is one of the largest industrial sectors in the UK, where you could use your skills to have a positive effect on health and wellbeing worldwide.
BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Including Foundation Year)
There’s a whole range of careers for pharmaceutical scientists, from discovering the next potent anti-viral compound to worldwide marketing, or from quality control to the legal world of regulatory affairs.
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science (Including Foundation Year)
Postgraduate Courses
The MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry is aimed at graduates with a BSc in Chemistry or closely related degree who wish to tailor their expertise towards jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. It will also appeal to graduates with a BSc Pharmaceutical Science who wish to pursue a Master's qualification in their field.
This MRes Applied Sciences degree is a unique, fifteen-month, student-oriented programme, designed to introduce you to high-level scientific research. By the end of the course, it is expected you will be able to carry out advanced level research leading to a PhD or undertake cutting-edge industry-led research.
A PhD allows you to make an in-depth study of a topic that
interests you. You can study full-time or part-time, on campus or by distance
(subject permitting) under the supervision of the Sustainable Environment Research
Centre or one of our Applied
Science Research groups.
Expert Teaching & Support
Meet the Team
One of the most important elements of any course is the team behind it. Our academics have made a series of ‘meet the team’ videos so that you can see who will be teaching you in September and get to know them on more of a personal level.
Dr Suzy Kean is the academic manager for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at USW. In this video, Suzy touches upon her various experiences from working in the Australian Outback to laboratory management and stresses the importance of women in science.
Experience South Wales
Locations
The places you study and live make a big difference to what you get out of university. It’s important to be somewhere that feels like home, but can also surprise you. South Wales offers rich experiences, with Cardiff at the heart.
With campuses in and around Cardiff, you can experience the diversity that south Wales has to offer – the buzz of the cities, the beauty of the coast, and the calm of the countryside.
We have five campuses across three locations, but we’re one university. Every campus is open to you and whatever inspires you, you’re always welcome.
Open Days
Explore USW
Join us at an open day or live event and discover the opportunities waiting for you at the University of South Wales.
You'll have the chance to explore our campuses at Cardiff, Newport or Pontypridd, meet academic staff and current students, learn about life at USW and student money, and take part in interactive activities related to your course. For those who can't attend an on-campus event, we run online and on-demand events. There's plenty of ways to discover what USW is all about.
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Employability and Careers
Put Theory into Practice
A course at USW is more than just a degree. We create graduates who are prepared for tomorrow. People who are ready to build their careers and have the mindset to succeed through a degree that is 100% focused on what employers need in the future.
From projects based on working practices to time in the workplace through internships and placements, we’ll help you to build job-ready skills and gain relevant experience for your career. We also offer practical help with completing job applications and practising interview techniques. Support is available every step of the way.
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