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Pharmacology with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Develop the knowledge and skills to work as a pharmacologist within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries with our new BSc Pharmacology with Foundation.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course.
#### Foundation Year programmes
Our Foundation Year programmes are designed to set students up for success. They offer a broad, immersive learning experience and ease the transition to university life.
They also aim to:
* prepare you to study your chosen subject ...
Develop the knowledge and skills to work as a pharmacologist within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries with our new BSc Pharmacology with Foundation.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course.
#### Foundation Year programmes
Our Foundation Year programmes are designed to set students up for success. They offer a broad, immersive learning experience and ease the transition to university life.
They also aim to:
* prepare you to study your chosen subject at undergraduate level
* embed core academic skills and build your confidence within authentic, subject-relevant contexts
* spark engagement and curiosity through meaningful learning experiences and enquiry-led approaches
* foster a sense of identity, connection and belonging in your chosen discipline, and across the wider University community.
This course has been designed to align with the [British Pharmacological Society's](https://www.bps.ac.uk/careers-education/teaching-pharmacology/undergraduate-curriculum/) core curricula and was developed with the needs of the pharmaceutical industry in mind.
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Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A56-A84
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,D
B,B,B
Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
A,B,B,B,B
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 45.0
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £23,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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