University of Greenwich
Explore the science behind medicines and their development. Build laboratory and analytical skills relevant to pharmaceutical research, production and quality; this course is not a pharmacist qualification.
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Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Laboratory technicians carry out tests on samples for scientific research, product development and medical diagnosis.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Biotechnologists study plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Quality control officers check that a company's products and services meet quality standards.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
How to get there: Relevant science/engineering degree plus NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP), or an accepted equivalent route, and HCPC registration as a clinical scientist. The degree alone does not qualify you.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigates chemical processes in living organisms.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Studies microorganisms in health, industry and environmental applications.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Analyses substances and develops chemical products or processes.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Explains pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals and manages commercial relationships.
How to get there: Build scientific product knowledge and sales skills; medicines representatives require employer training and the applicable ABPI examination under the PMCPA Code.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates trial sites, monitors study procedures and checks data quality.
How to get there: A relevant science degree, clinical-trial methods and Good Clinical Practice training are needed; build trial-site or research experience and complete employer induction.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Combines technical knowledge and patent law to protect inventions.
How to get there: Requires a suitable technical/science degree, employment-based patent training, professional examinations and IPReg registration; this degree is only the academic starting point.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Develops and tests food products for safety, quality and nutrition.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
No Interview
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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