BSc Microbiology & Pharmacology
Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Two science subjects at HL5 at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology and Microbiology, combining drug action with microbial biology and infection. Core topics include laboratory techniques, data analysis, statistics, research methods, and communication and writing. The programme shares common first years with biochemistry and immunology before specialising, and culminates in a year-long research project. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Microbiology
- Biomedical Microbiology
- Fundamental Pharmacology
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Microbiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Applied Microbiology
- Clinical Pharmacology