Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study alongside researchers doing important work to understand diseases and enhance your CV with lab-based placements. Using specialist facilities, you'll deepen your chemistry and biology knowledge as you study how drugs – such as painkillers, antibiotics and even caffeine – alter the body.
Key highlights
- Study alongside researchers working to understand diseases
- Lab-based placements to strengthen your CV
- Optional sandwich year with a work placement
- Specialist facilities for hands-on laboratory study
- Builds chemistry and biology knowledge of how drugs affect the body
- Explore drugs such as painkillers, antibiotics and caffeine
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — Typical offers A levels - BBB-BBC UCAS points - 112-120 from A levels, or equivalent, to include 32 points from Biology or Chemistry, plus 32 points from a second pure Science subject or Mathematics.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical offers A levels - BBB-BBC UCAS points - 112-120 from A levels, or equivalent, to include 32 points from Biology or Chemistry, plus 32 points from a second pure Science subject or Mathematics.
- T-level: Merit — ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — …Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences) BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate - 27 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we…
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Laboratory technician
- Drug safety officer
- Medical science liaison
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 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 Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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