BSc Pharmacology
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in Maths and Science required, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from Level 3 qualification(s) e.g: A Levels: Including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, with a grade B in Biology or Chemistry. Key Skills and General Studies not accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM-DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM-DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass required (Including Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level) Access: Pass required in Science or Bioscience diplomas, as they provide the necessary pre-requisite knowledge Welsh Baccalaureate EPQ: Points can include an Extended Project (EPQ) in a relevant subject, but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent T-levels: considered on a case-by case basis.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, exploring how drugs are discovered, developed, and used to treat disease. Core topics include data analysis, laboratory techniques, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. A short-term work placement of at least 70 hours is available after year two, and the course includes an independent research project in the final year. Students also study how medicines are assessed by regulatory bodies such as NICE.
Modules
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Professional Practice
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Applied Pharmacology Practicals
- Toxicology and Drug Safety
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Clinical Physiology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Infectious Sciences
- Short-term Work Placement
- Medical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Drug Development and Pharmacoeconomics
- Research Project
- Clinical Case Studies
- Applied Anatomy
- Advanced Infectious Sciences