Overview This preparatory pathway establishes the essential chemical, biological, and analytical principles required for degree-level studies in drug development and discovery. Delivered at Queen's University Belfast, the curriculum equips students with foundational laboratory techniques and scientific literacy while building academic confidence. Learners establish the necessary grounding in core sciences to transition smoothly into advanced pharmaceutical research disciplines.

What You'll Learn

• Core concepts in organic and physical chemistry, chemical reactions, and molecular structures

• Principles of cell biology, human physiology, and basic biochemical processes

• Introductory laboratory safety protocols, chemical handling, and analytical instrumentation skills

• Fundamental mathematical methods, scientific data analysis, and study skills for higher education

Learning Outcomes

• Apply fundamental chemical and biological theories to solve introductory pharmaceutical problems

• Execute basic laboratory procedures safely and record experimental observations accurately

• Analyze basic scientific datasets using appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques

• Evaluate scientific literature and communicate technical findings clearly through academic writing