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BSc Pharmacology with a Year in Industry

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Pharmacology with a Year in Industry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B211
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30

Entry requirements

A level: BBB at A level, including Biology and Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification. IB: 30 points overall, including 5 in Biology and Chemistry, both at higher level.

About this course

BSc in Pharmacology, combining the study of drug action and molecular targets with practical laboratory research. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course includes a placement year in industry and is aligned with the British Pharmacological Society's core curricula. The final year features a laboratory-based research project under academic supervision.

Modules

  • Fundamentals of Cell Biology
  • Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science
  • Principles of Drug Action
  • Mathematics and Statistics for Pharmacology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Key Skills for Pharmacology
  • Molecular Drug Targets
  • Drug Design and Delivery
  • Haematology and Immunology
  • Medicines in Healthcare
  • Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
  • Mathematical Modelling for Pharmacology
  • Placement Support
  • Placement Year in Industry
  • Research Project
  • Clinical and Societal Impact of Pharmacology
  • Experimental Approaches to Neuroscience
  • Innovation and Product Development