Pharmacology, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology is a practical, research-led degree exploring the action of drugs on the human body, how disease alters normal function and how drugs are discovered and developed. Staff are members of societies including the British Pharmacological Society, and a placement year option is available. It is taught through block learning.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include From DNA to Diversity, Mammalian Biological Systems, Biochemistry in Health and Disease, Infection and Immunity, Drug Discovery and Development, Neuropharmacology, Pharmacology for the Future and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in industrial settings and drug research jobs in academia, with further study options including MSc, postgraduate medicine or dentistry, MRes and PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 112-120 UCAS points at A-level including Chemistry or Biology at grade C (General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship and Community Studies not accepted); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science; BTEC Diploma D*D* in Applied Science; Access course pass with 112-120 points including 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass with 112-120 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 5; T Level Science or Healthcare Science at overall M; five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

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

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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