BSc Pharmacology and Physiology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology and Physiology, an undergraduate degree in the Pharmacology and Cellular Molecular subject area. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete a final-year independent research project in life sciences. The first year covers foundational subjects through Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, and Human Physiology. The second year progresses to Experimental and Therapeutic Pharmacology, Medical Physiology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Research Methods. The final year focuses on advanced study via Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology, Drug Discovery: Bench to Bedside, and Neuropharmacology, alongside optional modules such as Cancer Biology, Global Ethics, and Pharmaceutical Drug Design and Development.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), with two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM in Applied Science. BTEC Diploma – DD in Applied Science. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in Science. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 77%
- South East: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Human Physiology
- Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)
- Applications of Biological Sciences
- Biological Chemistry
- Science: History Philosophy and Practice
- Experimental and Therapeutic Pharmacology
- Medical Physiology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Research Methods
- Bioinformatics
- Contemporary Global Challenges in Biology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery: Bench to Bedside
- Final Year Project in Life Sciences
- Neuropharmacology
- Cancer Biology
- Global Ethics
- Pharmaceutical Drug Design and Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster 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 Physiology at University of Westminster?
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 and Physiology at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster 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).
Does BSc Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.