Pharmacology with Research Placement BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Interested in discovering how drugs work to fight diseases? Want to play your part in discovering new treatments in a fast-paced industry responding to a rapidly changing world? Our Pharmacology with Research Placement BSc(Hons) course offers a programme of learning designed to give you the solid grounding you need to set off on your chosen career path, whether it’s in research, pharmaceutical industries or the health sector.
This degree introduces you to potentially exciting career opportunities where you can make an impact in a variety of areas, including medical research. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Laboratory Technicians, Clinical Research Associates, Biology Technicians, Biological Science Technicians and Biotechnologists.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. This version of the course includes a compulsory UK placement year in a supervised research placement in your area of interest, available after your second year, allowing you to put your skills to test at sites in the UK or abroad.
You will also develop your deductive, analytical and communication skills, which will be vital in almost any field of work.
Key highlights
- Compulsory supervised research placement year after your second year
- Placement sites available in the UK or abroad
- Explores how drugs work to fight diseases
- Prepares you for research, pharmaceutical industry or health sector careers
- Develops deductive, analytical and communication skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — to include including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry and one of the following relevant…
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject.
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory Technician
- Clinical Research Associate
- Biology Technician
- Biological Science Technician
- Biotechnologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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