Pharmaceutical Science BSc

Pharmaceutical Science at ARU explores drug discovery, development and distribution while building essential laboratory competencies. The curriculum starts with human anatomy, cellular and molecular biology, and fundamentals of nutrition, drugs and metabolism, progressing to pharmaceutical formulations, analytical techniques, pharmacology and specialist case studies. A final year research project allows investigation of a chosen topic, and teaching incorporates industry‑standard SuperLab work, collaboration with partners and mentorship from active researchers. Graduates acquire skills suitable for roles in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic or public‑health sectors, and the programme provides a solid base for postgraduate qualifications such as an MSc. The programme has earned a Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting its high‑quality instruction and student support, and students benefit from mentorship by active researchers and industry‑linked projects.