BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

The degree is designed to give students the opportunity to undertake a career in molecular life sciences, particularly at MSc and Ph.D. levels. Students will also be prepared for work in pharmaceutical companies or in biology/biochemistry laboratories thanks to the wide range of techniques covered in the program.

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Typical Entry :

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level :

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent, including GCE A Level Chemistry. Typical offer – BCC-BBC.

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; BTEC Diploma (Applied Science): D*D* - must include Chemistry units

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Chemistry

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Chemistry

International Baccalaureate :

26 points, including 5 in HL Chemistry

Access requirements:

Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (12-15 in Chemistry)

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC; OCR Diplomas also considered

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.