Pharmacology (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview On our BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) course you’ll receive a solid foundation in science. Discover how disease affects the human body and how drugs can help to restore normal function. Why study with us - The foundation year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. Pharmacology is a fascinating area to study bringing together many medical disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology. - The course will enable you to gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities. - Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals. What you'll do - Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops. - During your course you’ll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience. - Use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes. Future Careers What can you do with a Pharmacology degree Our BSc Pharmacology degree prepares you for careers in industrial settings. It is ideal grounding for postgraduate study and drug research jobs in academic settings.

UCAS: 64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied ScienceBTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including scienceBTEC Diploma: MM including sciencePass Access Course: 64 UCAS pointsInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level SubjectsT Level: P (D or E) including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental Science or Applied ScienceIELTS - 6.0 with no component below 5.5 , TOEFL IBT - 80, Reading 10, Listening 10, Speaking 17, Writing 19, Pearson Test of English - Academic 61 with minimum of 59 in each componentGCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English