Keele,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University
Keele University
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Keele United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,700
(c. USD23,590.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Do you find yourself captivated by how medicines function and impact human health?
Our BSc in Pharmacology delves into cutting-edge life sciences research topics.
You'll examine drug mechanisms for treating diverse conditions while discovering innovations in pharmaceutical development. This program equips you with analytical, problem-solving, practical, and career-ready skills for opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector, biomedical research, or medical school pathways.Program outlinePharmacology offers a distinctive lens to study drug-body interactions, examining how the body processes medications and their therapeutic applications. This discipline lies at the core of medical progress, merging biology, chemistry, and physiology to enhance treatments and preserve lives.
Keele's Pharmacology program delivers an extensive survey of contemporary biological and chemical sciences, emphasizing molecular pharmacology and pharmaceutical innovation.
After establishing these fundamentals, you'll investigate drug mechanisms for various ailments, including cardiovascular-metabolic diseases and neurological disorders. The curriculum covers pharmaceutical development principles, selective toxicity applications for combating infections and cancer, plus the impacts of recreational drugs and toxic substances.Internship opportunitiesIn today's competitive employment landscape, companies value candidates with specialized expertise and practical experience. Opting for aplacement yearbetween your second and final year offers exceptional industry exposure. This experience provides insights into professional work settings, helps establish career connections, and allows you to implement academic theories in real-world scenarios.Preparatory yearOurFoundation Yearserves as an outstanding alternative pathway to Keele, offering specialized preparation for your degree with assured progression upon successful completion.This additional year enhances academic abilities, broadens subject knowledge, deepens understanding of higher education, and crucially, boosts self-assurance.Keele Universitymaintains consistent recognitionfor outstanding student experience, with seven decades of foundation year expertise. During this preparatory phase, you'll integrate fully into campus life with access to all university resources and support systems available to undergraduate students.Career prospects95% of Keele graduates secure employment or continue education shortly after completing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20)A pharmacology qualification creates pathways in scientific research, pharmaceutical innovation, or alternative sectors like intellectual property and education. Many graduates pursue research-focused development programs, gaining industry insights while obtaining additional credentials in specialized areas such as clinical trial coordination.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A Level - ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List, Contextual Offer: BBC in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Access to HE Diploma - 128 UCAS points in a Computing, Engineering, Health, Nursing, Medicine, Science, or Sports Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits. BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Contextual Offer: DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Health and Social Care. BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Merit in Applied Science or Health and Social Care BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in one Science A Level from the Keele Defined Sciences List. BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two Science A Levels from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Distinction in Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, or Health and Social Care BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including one Science A Level from the Keele Defined Sciences List. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 655 in Higher Levels including two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Contextual Offer: 554 in Higher Levels including 5 in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 29 including 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. T Level - Distinction in any of the following T Levels: Health, Healthcare Science, Science. You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification. All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English.  IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator 6.0 with 5.5 in all components, TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).
Tuition
GBP
17,700