Nottingham Trent University

BSc Pharmacology with foundation year

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

This BSc Pharmacology programme includes a Foundation Year designed for students who do not currently meet the standard academic entry requirements for a full degree. The Foundation Year prepares students for university-level study, focusing on Applied Biology, Data Handling, and core scientific principles of Physics and Chemistry. Successfully completing the foundation year allows students to automatically move on to the main BSc Pharmacology course.

The next three years of the degree focus on the science of drugs, teaching students how medicines impact living systems, fight disease, and contribute to the drug discovery process. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and is designed to comply with the British Pharmacological Society guidelines. Students have the option to take an extra work placement year in industry.

Entry requirements

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements

  • Candidates need 72 UCAS points including three A-levels or equivalent.
  • Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, 5.5 in each component.
  • Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

Scholarships

  • Bangladesh High Achievers Award

    We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships

    Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Women in Computer Science

    50% of tuition fee

    Up to 50% of fees

Career opportunities

After completing the BSc Pharmacology (with foundation year) programme from Nottingham Trent University, students can pursue a career in fields like:

  • Toxicologist
  • Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Pharmacologist
  • Laboratory Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the BSc Pharmacology (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University is £17,500, which is subject to change yearly.

Admission

Candidates should submit their applications through the UCAS system. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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