BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Do you want to learn how drugs work in the body, how they are discovered, developed for human use, and how they can sometimes have unwanted effects This course will equip you with the key pharmaceutical industry skills to address global challenges like antibiotic resistance. You'll gain knowledge to develop new treatments for diseases such as Ebola, COVID-19, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cardiovascular conditions. At Leeds, we prepare you for the workplace, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills, and attributes for a successful career. You'll complete a capstone research project, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and integrating everything you've learned during your degree.This 3-year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work-based practice.Course highlightsDesigned to give a broad scientific foundation and key graduate skills for those interested in pharmacology.Benefit from our pharmaceutical industry partnerships through guest lectures from international companies such as Labcorp and AstraZeneca.Develop experimental skills in specialised laboratories – these train you to identify and find answers to key biomedical and pharmacological questionsThe opportunity to undertake an independent capstone research project under the supervision of a field-leading academic, helping you to develop key skills to make you stand out in the graduate job market. Our year in industry programme allows you to gain experience working with organisations, developing new skills for your CV. Experience life and learning in a different country through our study abroad programme, where you'll gain fresh perspectives and develop skills valued by employers. Flexible degrees Pharmacology is a specialist degree within the School of Biomedical Sciences, which offers you flexibility throughout your time studying at Leeds.Some of our programmes share a common first year which means that at the end of year 1, there are opportunities to transfer on to other suitable and related degree courses, subject to approval. Additional degree courses may be available depending on your academic background.Wellbeing and supportThe University of Leeds features an extensive network of excellent services dedicated to you and your wellbeing. We are here to help throughout your time in higher education, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. For more information on the different facets of support you will have access to, please see our Wellbeing and Support page.Wellbeing afternoonsHere at the University of Leeds, we are acutely aware that teaching is only part of a healthy, engaging university lifestyle. Activities which contribute to your wellbeing are vital, and so we have created Wednesday Wellbeing Afternoons.These afternoons are a period of time with as much teaching as possible removed to give you the chance to pursue your passions. This may be a competitive sport for the university, a social sporting activity, or indeed any activity which contributes to positive mental health. We want your degree to be as flexible as possible so that you can make the most of your time here with us.AccreditationAccredited by The Royal Society of BiologyThe BSc Pharmacology (Industrial) variant of this course is accredited by The Royal Society of Biology.Advanced Degree Accreditation by the Society recognises academic excellence in the biosciences, and highlights degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future.

A-level: AAB Including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following:Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, PE.Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, psychology, statistics.Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you’re taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level (BSc applicants).GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English.