BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at Aston University

Programme overview

Gain a deep understanding of how medicines work, how they’re developed, and how pharmacology plays a vital role in global health as science evolves to develop new and better treatments for disease. At Aston University, our BSc (Hons) Pharmacology degree is grounded in world-class research, and taught by experts with strong connections to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. You'll study the science of drug action in detail and investigate specialist critical areas such as neuropharmacology, toxicology, and personalised medicine.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Final year core modules: Research Project: Final Year Research Project.

Career pathways

Studying pharmacology opens up a huge range of opportunities for graduates in the UK and internationally, and with our industry links graduates can go on to work for reputable companies in areas such as the pharmaceutical industry; regulatory affairs; governance and strategy; consultancy; education; academic research or clinical science.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: BBB in three A Level subjects, which must include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics; BBC in three A Level subjects, which must include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics plus B in an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ); BCC in three A Level subjects which must include at least one science from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics for contextual offer students.*. IB: Contextual offer: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language for contextual offer students.*. IB Middle Years Programme: Applicants require Grade 4 in Maths. Home applicants require Grade 4 in English. International applicants must meet the relevant IELTS requirements. See

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/575bc576-322d-4acb-8221-8ecc0694d59b/pharmacology?studyYear=2027

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