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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Train to play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of therapeutic agents to improve global health.
If you love lab work and are interested in health and disease but dont want to work in a patient-facing role, then this could be the course for you. Pharmacologists aim to develop safe and effective therapeutic agents. They study the pathological changes that underpin the development of disease and investigate the effects of drugs on the body, including their location and mechanism of action.
On the course, you’ll gain an integrated view of drug acti...
Train to play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of therapeutic agents to improve global health.<br/><br/>If you love lab work and are interested in health and disease but dont want to work in a patient-facing role, then this could be the course for you. Pharmacologists aim to develop safe and effective therapeutic agents. They study the pathological changes that underpin the development of disease and investigate the effects of drugs on the body, including their location and mechanism of action.<br/><br/>On the course, you’ll gain an integrated view of drug action linked to disease-related functions of the major organ systems. You’ll enhance your understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry, biology and the physical sciences, and learn to apply these principles to specific problems in drug discovery.<br/><br/>Pharmacology is a very practical subject, and you will develop an understanding of good experimental design, data acquisition and analysis and scientific communication.<br/><br/>If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MPharmacol Pharmacology course.<br/><br/>Study pharmacology from day one<br/>Unlike many universities that start with a general core science year, we teach pharmacology from the outset. This means youll be confident going into your placement or research project, knowing you already have two years of specialist knowledge and practical experience under your belt.<br/><br/>Learn in specialist labs<br/>As a highly practical course, youll get to spend a lot of time in our dedicated pharmacology teaching labs, designed to reflect the practical settings found in industry.<br/><br/>Youll be trained in a wide range of traditional and molecular lab techniques across organic and analytical chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, microbiology and pharmaceutics.<br/><br/>Workshop sessions will familiarise you with databases and statistical packages to enable you to develop skills in information retrieval and data analysis.<br/><br/>Develop your professional skills<br/>You are encouraged to become an undergraduate member of the British Pharmacological Society, and attend and present at the annual conference. Youll also have the chance to complete the Home Office Licence Training Course, to help you stand out when applying for placements and jobs. This involves training on the ethics, law and use of animals in research in line with the British Pharmacological Societys Curriculum for the Use of Research Animals.<br/><br/>Learn from industry experts<br/>You’ll be taught by active researchers and industry experts with expertise in drug and target discovery, medicines design and development, and their route to market. Their research ensures you’ll learn about the latest techniques and developments in the field.<br/><br/>You’ll be supported throughout your studies with small group tutorials, interactive workshops and one-to-one meetings with a Personal Tutor.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
M110
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:6,P:6 Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering) with 33 credits achieved at Distinction in science or mathematics units plus 6 credits at Merit or above. This must include 15 credits from Chemistry units achieved at Distinction. We are able to consider Access to HE Diplomas in Science or Science and Engineering. Our Pharmacology course is academically challenging and requires solid foundations of knowledge in Chemistry. You will need to have studied Chemistry units worth at least 15 credits, including at least 3 credits of Organic Chemistry but excluding Biochemistry. Our Pharmacology course is academically challenging and requires solid foundations of knowledge in Chemistry. You will need to have studied Chemistry graded units worth at least 15 credits, including at least 3 graded units of Organic Chemistry but excluding Biochemistry and Chemistry in Society. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and a second science or mathematics course. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and a second science or mathematics course. We will accept either HL Mathematics course, and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Chemistry is required at Higher Level, we cannot accept Standard Level Chemistry for this course. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Typical offer: DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science PLUS grade A in A level Chemistry. We can only consider the above qualifications in Applied Science (excluding Physical Science), and you must be studying A level Chemistry alongside your BTEC qualification. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Typical offer: AB in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and we prefer applicants to have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers. A levelA,A,B Typical offer: AAB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offer: ABB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers. Alternative offer: ABB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject plus plus additional study - please see the course page on our website. T LevelD Typical offer: Distinction overall with grade A in the core component in a Science T Level PLUS grade A in A level Chemistry. You must be studying A level Chemistry alongside your T Level qualification. We can only accept a T Level technical qualification in Science. You must be studying the Laboratory Sciences specialism. We cannot consider a Healthcare Science T Level for this course. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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