MBiol, 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 effectsThis 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 integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training. You will 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. You may also choose to apply for our 3-year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance, subject to suitable academic performance and availability.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.Delivered using inspirational, engaging and inclusive approaches.Develop experimental skills in specialised laboratories.Experimental skills modules throughout the first 2 years train you to identify and find answers to key biomedical and pharmacological questions.The opportunity to undertake an extended capstone research project under the supervision of a field-leading academic, further developing the key skills and attributes that will set you apart in the graduate job market and in application for postgraduate research degrees (e.g. PhD).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.Flexible degreesPharmacology 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.AccreditationAccredited by The Royal Society of BiologyThis programme has been 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. The Advanced Accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from the programme meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including gaining a substantial period of research experience.

A-level: AAA 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 AAB at A-level (MBiol applicants).GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills as equivalent to C/4 in GCSE English.Alternative qualification Cambridge Pre-U BSc: D3/D3/M1 including D3 in biology or chemistry plus another science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded.MBiol: D3/D3/D3 including D3 in biology or chemistry plus another science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded.When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives, this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (BSc applicants) or D3/D3/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (MBiol applicants). International Baccalaureate BSc: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.MBiol: 31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) BSc: H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 including H2 in biology or chemistry, and another science or science-related subject at higher level.MBiol: H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including biology or chemistry, and another science or science-related at higher level. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BSc: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AB in 2 Advanced Highers including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.MBiol: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AA in 2 Advanced Highers including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following:Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.Science-related subjects: geography, PE, psychology, use of maths and statistics.Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.