Pharmacology and Health Science BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
On this degree, you develop a range of skills in pharmacology and health sciences, with laboratory work and real-world application enabling you to put those skills into practice. You start by building a firm foundation in areas including chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and cell biology. You then progress to subjects at the forefront of modern research such as immunology, pharmacogenetics and toxicology, giving you a complete perspective on the entire drug discovery and development process from ‘invention’, through the clinical phases, to the drug reaching patients.
Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Pharmaron, NHS, Life Science Group and Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience. Our academics are involved in real-world research, leading the way in areas such as obesity, cancer pathways, medicines development and global food security.
Key highlights
- Hands-on laboratory work applying pharmacology skills to real-world problems
- Foundations in chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and cell biology
- Advanced study of immunology, pharmacogenetics and toxicology
- Covers the full drug discovery and development process to patients
- Industry links with GSK, Pharmaron, NHS and MHRA for work experience
- Taught by academics researching obesity, cancer pathways and medicines development
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacologist
- Clinical research associate
- Toxicologist
- Laboratory scientist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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