MPharmacol (Hons) Pharmacology with professional placement at University of Bath

Programme overview

If you love lab work and are interested in health and disease but don't want to work in a patient-facing role, then this could be the course for you. Unlike many universities, we start your education in pharmacology from day one. From the start, we'll help you develop an understanding of good experimental design, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years with professional placement | Study mode: full-time, integrated master's, with professional placement | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Fundamentals of pharmacology: health and disease, Fundamentals of pharmacology: the chemistry of drugs, Fundamentals of pharmacology: the science of medicines, Research and scientific skills for pharmacology.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you’ll be well equipped for a rewarding career in pharmaceutical research or drug development. Many of our graduates continue to develop their research career by undertaking a PhD or postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: AAB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and a second science or mathematics course. BTEC typical offer: DDD plus A at A level. GCSE: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years with professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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