The Pharmacology and Physiology (Honours) degree at the University of Westminster will provide you with a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and other biomolecules at the whole-body, tissue, cellular and sub-cellular levels, and their use in medicines for the treatment of disease.
Pharmacology and Physiology (Honours), B.Sc.
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Pharmacology and physiology are closely related disciplines. Pharmacology is the study of drug action and how medicines may modify disease states. Physiology is concerned with how the body and its systems are controlled, and in the changes that lead to disease states.
The Pharmacology and Physiology (Honours) degree at the University of Westminster provides an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other areas of biomedical research, academia, the Scientific Civil Service and hospitals.
Opportunities exist for you to enhance your practical and related transferable skills within our research laboratories. Teaching is informed by high-quality research, in relevant cognate areas, within the Faculty.
In addition, new students will benefit from our use of the METI Patient Care Simulator platform, as an exciting novel teaching tool.
The Pharmacology and Physiology BSc Honours will enable you to acquire a broad understanding of the normal and abnormal physiological function, including the biology of representative disease states.
You will become proficient in explaining and applying information about the mode of therapeutic action, undesirable and toxic effects, absorption, distribution and elimination of exemplar drugs. You will also develop the problem-solving skills and research strategies necessary to evaluate, critically appraise and systematically review pharmacology and physiology.
Career Path
Graduate Pharmacologists and Physiologists have an excellent understanding of key bioscience and applied biomedical subjects, and are able to seek careers in:
- NHS and other healthcare bodies
- Pharmaceutical research and development
- Scientific journalism and copywriting
- Teaching (after gaining an appropriate postgraduate qualification)
- Drug policy, regulation and pharmacovigilance
- Postgraduate education, research and graduate entry medicine (including MSc, MPhil/PhD, MBBS)
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
- Credits 360 credits alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Blended
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Application of Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Botany
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Human Physiology
- Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
- Bioinformatics
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Medical Physiology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
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English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
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Minimum required score (Grade B2):
169C1 Advanced is a Cambridge English Qualification. It reports on the Cambridge English Scale between 142 and 210. You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and for Use of English. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. Universities and colleges may ask you to achieve a specific score, either overall or for a particular skill.
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Academic Requirements
UK
- A levels – BBC to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths
- International Baccalaureate – 26 points to include a minimum of 4 in two Higher Level science subjects
- Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma – DMM/D*D* in Applied Science
- Access to HE Diploma in Science – Pass with 45 credits at Level 3 with a minimum of 27 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction with at least a Merit in all Biology or Chemistry modules
- GCSEs – minimum grade 4 in Maths and English (grade C in grading system prior to 2017)
EU AND INTERNATIONAL
- International Baccalaureate – 26 points to include a minimum of 4 in two Higher Level science subjects
Tuition Fee
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13400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13400 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
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9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for London
- 1137 - 2160 GBP/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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