Pharmacology and Health Science BSc (Hons)

Drawing on the School of Life Sciences established research strengths in this area our BSc (Hons) course gives you the knowledge and skills in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences to be a professional scientist able to work in areas where there are significant industry skills gaps.

On this course you develop a broad range of skills in pharmacology and health sciences studying areas such as chemistry; microbiology; biochemistry; anatomy and physiology; cell biology; and pharmaceutical sciences.

From this firm foundation in your second and third years your studies develop to include subjects such as immunology; pharmacogenetics; translational medicine; toxicology; and drug dispensing and delivery.

Practical laboratory work enables you to apply and develop your skills while your final-year independent project and dissertation allow you to research and investigate a specific subject in detail.

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from a degree that trains you in both the traditional areas of pharmacological research and new emerging areas important for the future of the pharmaceutical industry
• Build your practical skills in state-of-the-art laboratories in our modern STEM building
• Follow a career in a field that is one of the most research-led in the UK and includes pharmaceuticals cosmetics agrochemicals and veterinary medicine
• Gain a sought-after qualification in an area where a projected major skills gap has been identified
• Study a curriculum aligned to the areas of need identified by the British Pharmacological Society including public health science and healthcare policy
• Gain valuable work experience through the School of Life Sciences strong links to the clinical and industrial sectors
• Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry gaining work experience building your CV and making contacts for the future
• If you need to step up into higher education start with a Foundation Year which guarantees a place on the degree course

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country