University of Lancashire

BSc Pharmacology

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The three-year BSc in Pharmacology at the University of Central Lancashire explores how drugs are discovered, developed, and used to treat diseases, drawing on biological, chemical, and physiological principles.

Learning is acquired through lectures, laboratory sessions, and project work; on the other hand, assessment combines coursework, practical reports, and examinations. For students who require additional preparation in core sciences, the university offers a foundation year pathway, allowing them to progress to the main degree.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to give personal statements outlining their reasons for applying and any relevant academic or practical experience. Along with that, a suitable academic or employer reference is also required, and students may include a CV to highlight their educational or work background.

Grade Requirements

  • Tariff: Applicants for the standard degree route require between 104 and 120 UCAS tariff points or their equivalent, including a science subject such as Biology or Chemistry at grade C.

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM in Applied Science.

  • T Level: Science or T Level Healthcare Science with an overall grade of M.

English Language Requirements

  • Applicants are required to score an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Pharmacology from the University of Central Lancashire develop valuable scientific and analytical skills applicable across multiple fields. Career opportunities include:

  • Pharmaceutical Research Scientist

  • Drug Development Associate

  • Clinical Trials Coordinator

  • Biomedical Laboratory Technologist

  • Quality Control Analyst (Pharmaceutical Industry)

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Pharmacology at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 per year. The tuition fee is reviewed annually and may be subject to change. 

Admission

Apply to the University of Central Lancashire’s BSc Pharmacology programme through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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