Physiology and Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

**Course Overview**<br/><br/>If you’re interested in how the human body functions then you’ll love our Physiology and Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) course. We’ll equip you with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and prepare you to take on a full honours degree. <br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- The Foundation Year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. You’ll gain a sound understanding of how drugs and medicines can have a beneficial effect on the body and how adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals can arise. <br/><br/><br/>- During your foundation year you’ll build your confidence and become an independent learner. You’ll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities. <br/><br/><br/>- Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops. <br/><br/><br/>- If you progress onto the full degree, you’ll have the chance to go an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.<br/><br/><br/>- You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes. <br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers**<br/><br/>This BSc (Hons) Physiology and Pharmacology is the ideal degree if you’re looking to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development.