Pharmacology and Drug Discovery with Foundation Year
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Pharmacology and Drug Discovery with Foundation Year
Overview
How can we support an ageing population and fight the increasing number of cases of diseases such as cancer? How can we help one in four people suffering from mental health issues? These are just some of the challenges you’ll explore on our pharmacology and drug discovery degree. You’ll be able to apply your passion for chemistry and biology and put it to use for the good of human health, developing the life-changing medicines of the future. If you don’t yet have the knowledge or grades required for our BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery program, ...
Overview
How can we support an ageing population and fight the increasing number of cases of diseases such as cancer? How can we help one in four people suffering from mental health issues? These are just some of the challenges you’ll explore on our pharmacology and drug discovery degree. You’ll be able to apply your passion for chemistry and biology and put it to use for the good of human health, developing the life-changing medicines of the future. If you don’t yet have the knowledge or grades required for our BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery program, our Foundation Year is designed to fill any gaps in your knowledge.
Study at the internationally renowned School of Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology, with world-class research in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, antibiotic resistance and tissue engineering. Your instructors will be academic researchers, including pharmacologists, cell biologists, medicinal chemists, and pharmaceutical chemists.
The course brings together scientific disciplines – biology, chemistry and physical sciences – focusing on disease and medications. Within integrated modules, you’ll study major diseases and the science behind the drugs used to treat them. We also include business studies to provide you with an understanding of management practice focused on the pharmaceutical industry, which are important skills in today’s corporate world. You’ll also learn about designing experiments and writing reports in the form of scientific papers.
Our Pharmacology Drug Discovery programme is the only BSc of its type in the UK and is innovative in its multidisciplinary approach. You'll explore how drugs fight diseases and, along with drug discovery, you'll learn about the process of designing, synthesising, and manufacturing new drugs. You’ll conduct your own original research in a real research lab.
Our course is centered around research, which is crucial for Pharmacology Drug Discovery. It's designed to prepare you for a career at the forefront of pharmaceutical research. The course is designed to inform and inspire your journey to becoming a researcher in pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, and toxicology. You may also pursue careers as analytical chemist, biomedical scientist, or medical sales representative.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Why Choose University of East Anglia (UEA) During Clearing?
Located in the UK’s best place to live (Sunday Times, BBC), The University of East Anglia’s stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to many. Offering a wide variety of subjects, staff work hard to support and encourage students to be their best selves. Outside of the classroom, find your people at one or many of UEA's societies and clubs. Accommodation is guaranteed with Clearing offers.
If this all sounds like the perfect place for you, click Call University now to secure your place!
Located in the UK’s best place to live (Sunday Times, BBC), The University of East Anglia’s stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to many. Offering a wide variety of subjects, staff work hard to support and encourage students to be their best selves. Outside of the classroom, find your people at one or many of UEA's societies and clubs. Accommodation is guaranteed with Clearing offers.
If this all sounds like the perfect place for you, click Call University now to secure your place!
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
8B21
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,C
Contextual offer: CDD. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
T Level
P
Any subject is acceptable.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
at Level 3.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Contextual offer: MMP Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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