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BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University

Institution
Nottingham Trent University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Pharmacology (with Foundation Year)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BIOL297_1
Median salary
£25,000 after 15 months

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What students say

Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 84%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 78%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 20%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Who gets in

Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 88%
  • Access course: 1%
  • Foundation course: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 6%
  • Other qualifications: 3%
  • No formal qualifications: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.

What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University?

87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University?

The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.

Is BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.