Pharmacology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Are you interested in how drugs are made? Are you fascinated by the human body and what happens in disease? Our BSc Pharmacology degree explores all this and more.
Why study with us
• You’ll get complimentary student membership of the British Pharmacological Society.
• In your final year you can study neuropharmacology, behavioural pharmacology, current and future cancer treatments, and drugs of abuse.
• Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you ...
Course Overview
Are you interested in how drugs are made? Are you fascinated by the human body and what happens in disease? Our BSc Pharmacology degree explores all this and more.
Why study with us
• You’ll get complimentary student membership of the British Pharmacological Society.
• In your final year you can study neuropharmacology, behavioural pharmacology, current and future cancer treatments, and drugs of abuse.
• 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.
What you'll do
• It will set you up for working in the pharmaceutical industry - drug testing, drug research and drug design.
• In your final year you’ll attend a fully funded internationally renowned Pharmacology Conference as part of a module.
• You will be encouraged to attend the annual British Pharmacological Society conference.
Future Careers
What can you do with a Pharmacology degree? Our BSc Pharmacology degree prepares you for careers in industrial settings. It is ideal grounding for postgraduate study and drug research jobs in academic settings.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A47-B77
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
112 to 120 UCAS points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology at grade C. General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Citizenship and Community Studies not accepted
T Level
in T Level Science or T Level Healthcare Science.
UCAS Tariff
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
112 to 120 UCAS Points including 15 credits at Level 3 in Chemistry or Biology Modules at Distinction
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma QCF 2010 - must have the following: Distinction in two of the following units: 1 Fundamentals of Science 11 Physiology of Human Body Systems 12 Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction 13 Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques 15 Microbiological Techniques 16 Chemistry for Biology Technicians 18 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 19 Practical Chemical Analysis 21 Biomedical Science Techniques 22 Chemical Laboratory Techniques 43 Diseases and Infections
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 112 to 120 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL Biology or Chemistry at grade 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science BTEC Modules - awarded 2016 onwards - must have the following: Merit in TWO out of the following THREE externally assessed ‘mandatory’ units: 1 Principles and Applications of Science I 3 Science Investigation Skills 5 Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in FOUR of the following internally assessed ‘optional’ units: 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems 9 Human Regulation and Reproduction 10 Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways 11 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 12 Diseases and Infections 17 Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques 20 Biomedical Science Unit 14 Applications of Organic Chemistry and Unit 18 Industrial Chemical Reactions can be accepted when combined with Biology Units for a good balance.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 to 120 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade H3.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 to 120 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C.
UCAS Tariff
including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science
A level
72 UCAS points including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
including Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB with 72 points from Higher Level Subjects including science
Access to HE Diploma
72 UCAS points including science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
72 UCAS points including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
72 UCAS points including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science
T Level
in Science or Healthcare Science
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland | £1,955 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Channel Islands, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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