BSc Pharmacology
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects, including a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) - in Applied Science or a relevant (science-based) subject BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual), at least Merit in relevant subjects Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject T Levels in a relevant subject International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Grade 4 in Biology or Chemistry We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, studying the mechanisms of drug action and their therapeutic applications. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme offers an optional sandwich year placement and culminates in an independent honours-level research project.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Fundamental Chemistry and Biology
- Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth)
- Essential Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals in Microbiology
- Level 4 Short Work Placement
- Infection & Immunity
- Physiological Regulation
- Fundamental & Experimental Pharmacology
- Drug, Discovery, Development and Regulation
- Cellular Biochemistry
- Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth
- Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year)
- Level 5 Short Work Placement
- Neuropsychopharmacology & Emerging Therapeutics
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology
- Immunopharmacology & Chemotherapeutics
- Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth)
- Toxicology
- New Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Level 6 Short Work Placement