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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, drugs of abuse, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug.
In this course we aim to answer some of the biggest questions we have surrounding drugs and medicine today and for the future. In year one, you will study a number of core modules covering physiology, biochemistry, neuroscience...
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, drugs of abuse, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug.<br/><br/>In this course we aim to answer some of the biggest questions we have surrounding drugs and medicine today and for the future. In year one, you will study a number of core modules covering physiology, biochemistry, neuroscience and medicinal chemistry. In the second year, you will start to focus on the pharmacology of current drugs and drug targets, and in the third year you will learn about the recent advances in pharmacology, and the application of pharmacology in the drug discovery process.<br/><br/>Pharmacologists are at the centre of developing medicines to revolutionise the treatment of diseases. These include:<br/><br/><br/>- life-saving antibiotics<br/><br/><br/>- hypertension<br/><br/><br/>- asthma<br/><br/><br/>- depression<br/><br/><br/>- statins to reduce cardiovascular disease<br/><br/><br/>- revolutionary retroviral drugs to manage HIV<br/><br/><br/>- biologic based medicines (RNA, antibodies)<br/><br/><br/>Pharmacology can lead to a fulfilling career in medicines research or an industry that improves the lives of people around the world in areas such as drug discovery, medicines development, medical writing, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing.<br/><br/>Why choose this course?<br/>- Top 10 course in the world and 4th in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023<br/><br/><br/>- Top 20 in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from small-group teaching that support your learning<br/><br/><br/>- Be supported by a personal tutor to provide academic and pastoral advice throughout your degree<br/><br/><br/>- Active research staff teaching experience-based learning on the latest research developments and expertise<br/><br/><br/>- Gain practical laboratory experience throughout your course<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B211
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
In combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including chemistry and biology.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Access to HE Diploma 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. 12 Level 3 credits must be in Biological Science at Distinction and 12 Level 3 credits must be in Chemistry at Distinction. The modules will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
including 6,6,5 at Higher level, including Higher Level Chemistry and Higher Level Biology. Grade 4 in standard level maths and either grade 4 in English A at standard level or grade 5 in English B at standard level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
including chemistry and biology. Considered in conjunction with grades AABBB in the Scottish Highers.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
including chemistry and biology.
Extended Project
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
QCF Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D plus 2 A Levels grades AB in Biology and Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate at D plus 2 A Levels grades AB in Biology and Chemistry.
A level
A,A,B
Including Chemistry and Biology.
T Level
Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
B
Accepted in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include chemistry and biology.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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