University of Lancashire

BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This four-year BSc in Pharmacology begins with a foundation year at the University of Central Lancashire and is designed to build confidence in core scientific areas such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The foundation year prepares students for the full degree programme by developing the practical and theoretical skills they will use throughout the course.

In the following three years, students will study how diseases affect the human body, how drugs are developed and used to restore normal function, and how lab-based research underpins new treatments. Students will learn through lectures, laboratory sessions, and project work, and students will be assessed by coursework, practical reports, and exams.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their application to demonstrate any work experience.

Grade Requirements

  • UCAS Tariff: Applicants for the foundation year are required to score 64 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent), including a science subject such as chemistry, biology, environmental science, or applied science.

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: with MPP grade, including science.

  • T-level: P (D or E) in Science or Healthcare Science.

English Language Requirements

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds are required to score an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 (or submit an equivalent recognised test).

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • 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

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • 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

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • 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 (with Foundation Year) from the University of Central Lancashire can explore exciting roles in science, research, and healthcare sectors. Career paths include:

  • Pharmaceutical Research Scientist

  • Drug Development Associate

  • Clinical Trials Coordinator

  • Biomedical Laboratory Technologist

  • Quality Control Analyst In The Pharmaceutical Industry

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students on the BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 for the first year. The tuition fee is subject to annual review and may increase.

Admission

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in pharmacology by applying through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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