Program Overview

Pharmacology and Physiology BSc Honours

Overview

Pharmacology and Physiology BSc Honours is a course that provides students with a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and other biomolecules at the whole-body, tissue, cellular, and sub-cellular levels, and their uses as medicines for the treatment of disease.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with the option to take a placement year in industry or study abroad.

• Year 1:
  • Applications of Biological Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Fundamentals of Pharmacology
  • Human Physiology
  • Professional Development in Science (PRoDS)
  • Science: History Philosophy and Practice
• Year 2:
  • Bioinformatics
  • Contemporary Global Challenges in Biology
  • Experimental and Therapeutic Pharmacology
  • Medical Physiology
  • Metabolic Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Neuroscience
  • Research Methods
• Placement Year:
  • Professional experience or study abroad year
• Year 3:
  • Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology
  • Cancer Biology
  • Drug Discovery: Bench to Bedside
  • Final Year Project in Life Sciences
  • Global Ethics
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Drug Design and Development

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • 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
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
  • English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Tuition Fees

• UK: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
• Assessment types: practical, written exams, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources
• Personal tutors: support in fulfilling academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: specialist advice on funding, benefits, and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events, and more

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus, central London

Related Courses

• Biological Sciences BSc Honours
• Biochemistry BSc Honours