Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug. Following your study, there’s a wealth of employability opportunities, from research roles in pharmaceutical companies and academia to positions in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and healthcare, offering diverse career paths in a rapidly evolving field. Pharmacology can lead to a fulfilling career in medicines research or an industry that improves the lives of people around the world in areas such as drug discovery, medicines development, medical writing, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing. **Why choose this course?** * Active research staff teaching experience-based learning on the latest research developments and expertise. * Gain practical laboratory experience throughout your course. * Benefit from small-group teaching that supports your learning. * We’re top 10 in the UK for pharmacology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). * The average starting salary for life sciences undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £27,563 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).
A Level: AAB | Including chemistry and either biology or physical education | T Level | Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. | Scottish Higher: AABBB | In combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and Biology. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction with 12 Distinctions in Chemistry and 12 Distinctions in Biological Sciences ) and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Modules will be considered on an individual basis. You may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grades in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above also required. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | including chemistry and biology. Considered in conjunction with grades AABBB in the Scottish Highers. | Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF): D | QCF Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D plus 2 A Levels grades AB in Biology and Chemistry. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma at DD plus one A Level at grade A. Applications are assessed on an individual basis. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate at D plus 2 A Levels grades AB in Biology and Chemistry. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | including HL5 and HL6 in Chemistry and Biology in any order, or 6,6,5 in 3 Higher Level certificates, including Higher Level Chemistry and Higher Level Biology. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: B | Accepted in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include chemistry and biology. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
with no less than 6.0 in any element As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent. Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements
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