Program Overview

Pharmacology BSc Hons

The Pharmacology BSc Hons program at Lancaster University is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology and its applications in modern medicine.

Overview

This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the interactions between drugs and living systems, and to contribute to the development of new treatments for various diseases.

Course Structure

The course is structured into three years, with a focus on progressive training in pharmacology.

• In Year 1, students gain a thorough grounding in the biomedical basis of pharmacology, studying core topics such as introduction to pharmacology, molecules of life, genetics, and molecular biology.
• In Year 2, students study more advanced topics, including molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, and drug design and development.
• In Year 3, students focus on themes such as neuropharmacology, advanced drug design and development, and undertake an independent research project.

Core Modules

The program includes a range of core modules, such as:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science
• Genetics and Biotechnology
• Introduction to Biosciences
• Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
• Molecules to Cells
• Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Drug Design and Development
• Pharmacology
• Advanced Drug Design and Development
• Biosciences Research Project
• Global Health Challenges

Optional Modules

Students can also choose from a range of optional modules, including:

• Life Cycle of Proteins
• Molecular Genetics
• Bioinformatics
• Biology of Ageing
• Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
• Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
• Ethics in Biomedicine
• Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the program is Ł9,790 for home students and Ł30,770 for international students.

• Additional costs may include books, stationery, printing, and photocopying.
• Students may be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, such as the Lancaster Bursary and the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the program are:

• A levels: AAB, including Biology and Chemistry
• Access to HE Diploma: considered on a case-by-case basis
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: accepted in place of one A level
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD, considered alongside A level Chemistry grade B
• International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall, with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
• GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each component

Careers

Graduates of the Pharmacology BSc Hons program can pursue a range of careers, including:

• Pharmacologist
• Veterinary pharmacologist
• Toxicologist
• Pharmaceutical scientist
• Analytical chemist
• Academic researcher
• Science communications and public engagement
• Medicine monitoring and licensing
• Regulatory affairs
• Teacher
• Research manager
• Forensic scientist
• Research scientist
• Sales and marketing roles
• Health and safety assurance
• Biomedical researcher
• Science writer
• Drug safety associate
• Clinical trial project manager
• Pharmaceutical representative
• Microbiologist
• Medical publisher
• PhD student

Similar Courses

Similar courses offered by Lancaster University include:

• Pharmaceutical Science BSc Hons
• Pharmaceutical Science MSci Hons
• Pharmacology MSci Hons
• Pharmacology (Placement Year) BSc Hons
• Pharmacology (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
• Pharmacology (with a Foundation Year) BSc Hons