
Pharmacology (BSc)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
How do we develop the next generation of drugs for treating bacterial infection, AIDS, cancer, depression and heart failure? These are among the challenges being addressed by pharmacologists at Southampton. Our BSc Pharmacology degree will prepare you to make your own contribution to this important work.
This 3-year programme will give you an in-depth understanding of the major pharmacological concepts and principles. These include: the discovery and production of new drugs the interaction of drugs with humans and animals how existing drugs can be improved or repurposed ways to solve the problems of toxicity new-generation antibiotics You'll refine your practical skills in our state-of-the-art teaching labs. This will prepare you to work with our experts in pharmacology and undertake your individual research project in year 3.
As part of your degree you can also: spend a year working in the pharmaceutical industry between years 2 and 3 spend a semester at a partner university abroad du
Key highlights
- Covers drug discovery, production and repurposing of existing drugs
- Explores drug toxicity problems and new-generation antibiotics
- Practical skills developed in state-of-the-art teaching labs
- Individual research project with pharmacology experts in year 3
- Option of a year working in the pharmaceutical industry
- Option to spend a semester at a partner university abroad
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including Chemistry and one further science subject
- A-level: AA — combined with BTEC
- A-level: AB — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Toxicologist
- Drug safety officer
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £32,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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