Pharmacology (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

On our BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) course you’ll receive a solid foundation in science. Discover how disease affects the human body and how drugs can help to restore normal function.

Why study with us

  • The foundation year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. Pharmacology is a fascinating area to study bringing together many medical disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology.

  • The course will enable you to gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities.

  • Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.

    What you'll do

  • Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.

  • During your course you’ll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.

  • Use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.

    Future Careers

    What can you do with a Pharmacology degree? Our BSc Pharmacology degree prepares you for careers in industrial settings. It is ideal grounding for postgraduate study and drug research jobs in academic settings.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2112 Biological scientists

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

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    University of Central Lancashire

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