Pharmacology BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Explore how drugs work and are developed through an approach combining human physiology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. Gain hands-on laboratory experience and prepare for roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Explore how drugs affect the body and how they're used to treat disease.

Faculty: Biological, Food and Forensic Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Cells to Systems. Year two: Drug analysis, development and formulation, Cell and Molecular Biology: Function and Dysfunction, Disease Pathophysiology and Therapeutics, Immunology and Inflammation. Final year: Advanced Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, Clinical Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Research Project.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you may look to be employed by companies in the pharmaceutical industry, involved in discovering and development drugs and carrying out clinical trials. You may also find the opportunity to work for contract research organisations (CROs) or academic departments within universities on research projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 120. A level: BBB to include Biology. Excludes General Studies. GCSE: GCSE maths, English and two sciences at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: DDM in a Biological Science related subject. IB Diploma: 32 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with no component lower than 5.5).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/pharmacology-bsc/

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