BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Pharmacology is an exciting branch of experimental science in which you'll study how chemical substances interact with our bodies. You’ll study a broad range of modules including drug discovery and development, the cellular basis of health and disease, translational pharmacology, and advanced pharmacology and therapeutics with the opportunity to specialise and carry out your own research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In this first year, you’ll gain an understanding of core concepts of biology as well as the fundamental principles of immunity, infection, and therapy. You will also study how organisms develop and function and learn about ecology and the global environment. Compulsory modules in year one include Biology Core Concepts, Origins, Specialisations, Challenges and Therapeutics, Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences I, From Individuals to Ecosystem, Study and Communication Skills Tutorials, Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences 2.

Career pathways

Employability is embedded into the Pharmacology BSc (Hons) programme and can be the necessary stepping stone into a successful career in many life science sectors in clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, intellectual property and scientific writing.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB including Chemistry A level plus a second science, preferably Biology, at A level.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; Subject requirements: Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Chemistry Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Mathematics Psychology Physics Statistics. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject ; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II). For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.; IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science subject.or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science subject.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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