BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at Teesside University

Programme overview

A science-led degree on how medicines work and how new treatments are discovered, with practical lab sessions from day one, case studies and a patient-simulation suite, taught in the Bios facility with access to the National Horizons Centre. It ends with a research project of the student's choice and builds data, bioinformatics, ethics and regulation skills.

Department: Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); 4 years with foundation year (5 with placement); part-time 6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Chemical Science, Cell Biology, Foundations of Chemical Principles, Molecules to Medicine and Pathology. Year 2 covers Bioethics, Clinical Pharmacology, Epidemiology & Public Health, Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology and Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. Year 3 covers Biologics and Health Product Development, Clinical Genetics, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, Pharmacology in Practice and a Science Research Project.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development, clinical trials, drug safety and regulation (for example pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs), preclinical science and toxicology, or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS tariff points. Year 1 entry: 96-112 UCAS tariff points, GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or equivalent, and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (eligible subjects include chemistry and applied science for Pharmaceutical Science; chemistry, biology and applied science for Pharmacology). Typical Level 3 qualifications: A levels (minimum grade C in one relevant subject), BTEC Extended Diploma or Access to HE Diploma; other equivalent UK and international qualifications considered. Applicants not eligible for Year 1 can apply for the version with an integrated foundation year. Direct entry to later years is considered for applicants with relevant HNC, HND or prior degree study. International applicants requiring a student visa must meet UKVI-compliant English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); 4 years with foundation year (5 with placement); part-time 6 years

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