Physiology and Pharmacology

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicologyPhysiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Course Overview

If you have an interest in the human body and want to learn more about how the body functions to maintain a stable environment then our Physiology and Pharmacology programme is the ideal course for you.

Why study with us

  • 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.

  • You will be taught by GPhC registered working pharmacists, pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, biologists, biomedical scientists and pharmaceutics experts.

  • You can undertake opportunities to collaborate with academics through our Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme.

    What you'll do

  • This is a lab-based programme taught in modern facilities similar to those used in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Taught by internationally-recognised research-active scientists investigating various neuronal and psychiatric disorders and brain cancers, you’ll be exposed to data from key fields of research relevant to many current major medical problems.

  • You’ll have the opportunity in your second year to study abroad and this includes European countries and the USA. You could also work as a paid summer intern in the labs.

    Future Careers

    It is the perfect route if you want a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development, lab work or other bioscience based careers.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM - DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2221 Physiotherapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology, Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000