Course Overview - Pharmacology

Pharmacology is an exciting branch of experimental science concerned with drugs and how they work in the fight against disease. Taught by leading academics who are active researchers in their fields in a rich and vibrant environment, you will study the physiological and biochemical processes underlying diseases such as AIDS, malaria, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular and neurological disease, and learn how drug molecules can be designed to relieve symptoms and combat the disease process. This course provides an advanced programme using different forms of teaching, including lecture-bas...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
The Foundation Building
Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX

Application Details

Course Code

B210

Institution Code

L41

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

Chemistry A level plus a second science, preferably Biology, at A level. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Chemistry and Biology.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 points overall with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science subject, plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II). For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme.. For Applied Science unit requirements please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2023/pharmacology-bsc-hons#entry-requirements

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H3

H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H3 including Chemistry and another science, preferably Biology, at H2 or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,B

Including Chemistry and a second science, preferably Biology.

Extended Project

A

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be AAB or ABB plus A in the EPQ, including Chemistry and another science, preferably Biology.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B

T Level

Accepted T Level: Health and Science (Science pathway) Entry requirements: Distinction overall, with grade B in the Core. Applicants should contact the Admissions Team / admissions tutor to discuss specific requirements in the Core components and the Occupational Specialism.

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