Overview
If you are weighing up Pharmacology BSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Pharmacology is closely regulated, so entry terms and English levels sit higher than most subjects. We currently work with 18 universities on this course across 14 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £38.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A laboratory science rather than a route to becoming a pharmacist, and the two are frequently confused. Its market is drug discovery, safety and clinical research, and the industry is a substantial United Kingdom employer.
Roles graduates go into
- Pharmacologist or research scientist
- Drug safety and pharmacovigilance associate
- Clinical research associate
- Toxicologist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Medical science liaison in time
Where they work
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Contract research organisations
- Universities and research institutes
- Regulators such as the MHRA
- NHS clinical trials units
After the course
A doctorate for discovery research, or industry entry through a graduate scheme in safety or clinical research.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £38,500