Pharmacology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Summary:
Understand how medicines work and how they are developed. On this Pharmacology degree, you will explore how drugs interact with the body to treat disease, improve health and shape the future of medicine.
From tackling infections to developing treatments for conditions such as cancer and heart disease, you will study the science behind some of the most important advances in healthcare. You will build a strong foundation in biological sciences while developing specialist knowledge in pharmacology.
At Southampton, your learning is shaped by research,...
Summary:
Understand how medicines work and how they are developed. On this Pharmacology degree, you will explore how drugs interact with the body to treat disease, improve health and shape the future of medicine.
From tackling infections to developing treatments for conditions such as cancer and heart disease, you will study the science behind some of the most important advances in healthcare. You will build a strong foundation in biological sciences while developing specialist knowledge in pharmacology.
At Southampton, your learning is shaped by research, preparing you for careers across science, healthcare and industry.
Key features of the course:
Study in our multi-million pound Life Sciences building, learning in a research-driven environment.
Build your knowledge through core pharmacology topics in your early years, before completing an independent research project.
Learn from academics actively researching areas such as oncology, developmental biology, nerve repair and antibiotic development.
Develop practical and analytical skills that prepare you for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Enhance your experience with opportunities for a Year in Employment or a semester studying abroad.
Join a university where 96% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published 2025).
Student support:
From day one, you will be part of a welcoming Biological Sciences community, where researchers and students share ideas and discoveries.
Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, helping you develop your skills and prepare for your future, whether that is in industry, research or further study.
Further information:
This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, meaning your degree is recognised and valued across the sector.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A23-E54
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB to include Chemistry and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Science practical components must be passed. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Applicants are also required to have achieved a pass in Maths and English at Standard Grade Grade 3 or National 5 Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in suitable science subjects and in conjunction with one A-level in Chemistry. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DD + B at A-Level to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical component must be passed in A-level Chemistry.
Extended Project
BBB in 3 A-levels to include Chemistry and one further science subject plus Grade A in EPQ. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at higher level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Physics, Maths (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) , Psychology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AB from 2 A levels including Chemistry and one further science subject + B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in suitable science subjects
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography and Geology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D + AB at A-Level to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D + AB at A-Level to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2 to include Chemistry and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography and Geology. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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