BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Pharmacology and Physiology BSc studies how drugs act and how the body and its systems are controlled, from whole-body to cellular and sub-cellular levels, and how medicines treat disease. Students can enhance practical skills within the University research laboratories.

Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Intake: Full-time - September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Human Physiology, Professional Development in Science, Biological Chemistry, Experimental and Therapeutic Pharmacology, Medical Physiology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Research Methods, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology, Drug Discovery: Bench to Bedside, Neuropharmacology and a Final Year Project in Life Sciences.

Career pathways

The course provides grounding for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, academia, the Scientific Civil Service and healthcare provision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), with two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM in Applied Science. BTEC Diploma – DD in Applied Science. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the. Access course in Science. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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