Overview

Throughout the Pharmacology (Hons) course from Lancaster University you will study core theory modules such as Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Genetics in your second year. These are complemented by skills-based modules that give you an understanding of the experimental techniques used in modern pharmacological research.

Career opportunities:

A pharmacology degree is the perfect springboard for a variety of careers both in the lab and beyond. Graduates often enter the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors or academia and education, in areas such as:

Toxicology
Pharmaceutical science
Analytical chemistry
Academic research
Science communications and public engagement
Medicine monitoring and licencing
Regulatory affairs
Veterinary pharmacology
Teaching
Research management

And, because professional skills are embedded throughout our curriculum, you will develop wider expertise valued by employers, including project and time management, problem-solving skills, and ethical and environmental awareness.

This means you will graduate with a scientific understanding of pharmacology as well as the mindset, confidence and workplace experience to stand out in the competitive world of employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include

Anatomy and Tissue Structure
Biomedicine and Society
Biotechnology
Cell Structure and Function
Drug discovery and development
Experimental Design and Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 105 other Bachelors in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A Level AAB
Required Subjects A level Chemistry and one other science subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, English Language grade C or 4
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.
International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Chemistry and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Biology, Mathematics or Physics
BTEC Considered alongside A level Chemistry

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Tuition Fees

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30770 GBP / year

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National tuition:TBC

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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