BSc Pharmacology and Health Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology and Health Science, a science degree focused on the study of drug action, human physiological systems, and the pharmaceutical development process. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory foundation year. The first year covers core scientific foundations through modules such as Microbiology and biochemistry, Human anatomy and physiology, Cell biology, Molecular genetics, Skills in pharmaceutical sciences, and Chemistry. The second year advances into specialized study with Pharmacology, Skills in science, Human metabolism, Drug development, Medical physiology, Immunology, and Clinical pharmacology and public health. The final year examines advanced therapeutic approaches and research through Pharmacogenetics, Translational medicine, Toxicology, Pharmacology of disease, Drug dispensing and healthcare policy, Drug delivery, and the Pharmacology in health science research project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 64%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 54%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 77%
- Therapy professionals: 6%
- Other Health Professionals: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 40%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microbiology and biochemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Cell biology
- Molecular genetics
- Skills in pharmaceutical sciences
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Skills in science
- Human metabolism
- Drug development
- Medical physiology
- Immunology
- Clinical pharmacology and public health
- Pharmacogenetics
- Translational medicine
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology of disease
- Drug dispensing and healthcare policy
- Drug delivery
- Pharmacology in health science research project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £32,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.