Overview
Pharmacology is a science central to modern medicine. Understanding the causes and progression of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, asthma and HIV provides approaches to designing effective drug molecules which can relieve the symptoms or treat the disease.
This Pharmacology (Hons) course from University of Chester takes a modern approach to studying drug design, and the pathways involved.
Why study this course with us?
Pharmacology is taught by enthusiastic academic and professional staff who will provide continuous support throughout your studies at Chester Medical School.
The academic staff are research active and continually strive to promote research within areas of Pharmacology, in which they have published research findings and discussed their work at national and international conferences. You will have the opportunity to join a research team to undertake your research dissertation in the final year.
Pharmacology graduates are highly sought after in medical research laboratories and in the pharmaceutical industry.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry Fundamentals
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Professional Skills for Life Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Pharmacology View 70 other Bachelors in Pharmacology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent, including GCE A Level Chemistry. Typical offer – BCC-BBC.
- BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; BTEC Diploma (Applied Science): D*D* - must include Chemistry units
- Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3 including Chemistry
- Scottish Highers - BBBB including Chemistry
- Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (12-15 in Chemistry)
Tuition Fee
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International
12950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12950 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Chester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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