BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Course Overview

From the medicines in your bathroom cabinet to the drug combinations used to treat cancer, the work of pharmacologists plays a crucial role in society. So there's always a demand for pharmacology graduates. With your degree in pharmacology, you could start a career in any part of the pharmaceutical industry, including Drug development and testing, Medical writing, Marketing and sales Regulatory affairs. Roles you could have: Clinical trial assistant/administrator, Pharmacovigilance officer Research and development scientist/technician, Secondary school teacher (with additional training), Regulatory executive, Operations scientist, and Research Associate. You can also continue your studies at the postgraduate level in a PhD, MRes, or MSc program. When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work. After you graduate, you can get help, advice, and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

General Eligibility

Typical offers

• A level – ABB–BBC 

• UCAS points – BBC-ABB from A levels, or equivalent, to include Biology or Chemistry, plus a second pure Science subject or Mathematics. Applied Science not accepted. For A groups, which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application

• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM

• International Baccalaureate – 31

• T Levels – Merit. Acceptable T-Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.