The BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science at De Montfort University focuses on the scientific principles behind the discovery, development, manufacture, and evaluation of medicines. Students study pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical analysis, formulation science, biotechnology, drug delivery systems, and quality assurance.
Extensive laboratory experience develops practical analytical and research skills using modern pharmaceutical technologies. Graduates are prepared for careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug development, quality control, regulatory affairs, biotechnology, research laboratories, and postgraduate pharmaceutical science programmes.