BSc (Hons)Pharmacology

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B210

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Chemistry and another science subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..cology-bsc-hons/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Core modules:

Molecules and Cells
Evolution and Biodiversity
Grand Challenges in Biology
Experimental Skills in Current Biology
Essential Skills for Life Sciences I
Introduction to Physiology and
Pharmacology
Biochemical Methods
Biological Chemistry

Plus one of the following modules:

Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Applied Genetic and Molecular Technologies
Microbiology
Animal Biodiversity
Developmental Biology

Programme Year Two

Core modules:

Principles of Pharmacology
Drug Action
Pharmacological Chemistry
Chemical Techniques
Essential Skills for Life Sciences II
Practical Pharmacology l
Practical Pharmacology ll

Plus two of the following optional theory modules:

Regulatory and Neuro-Physiology
Genome Organisation and Maintenance
The Multicellular Organism
The Immune System in Health and Disease
Cell Signalling in Health and Disease

And one of the following practical modules:

Techniques in Cell Biology
E-Biology
Advanced Biochemical Techniques
Molecular Science
Experimental Physiology
Practical Human Physiology

Programme Year Three

Core modules:

Chemotherapy and Cellular Pharmacology
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Drug Metabolism and Drug Response
Cancer Pharmacology
Molecular and Neuropharmacology
Molecular Toxicology
Research Project

The pharmacology project includes both library-based and laboratory-based work and runs over the two semesters.

Career opportunities

In the public sector, Life Sciences graduates are in demand in research institutes, government departments, the National Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency. Commercial sectors that actively recruit graduates from the Life Sciences include the pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, water and agriculture industries.

There is also an increasing demand for life scientists to contribute to the public understanding of science as journalists and information/liaison officers, in view of the ethical and environmental issues that arise, for example, by developments in molecular biology and biotechnology.

A postgraduate qualification (PGCE) for entry into the teaching profession is also an option, with significant financial inducements provided to meet the current demand for science teachers. In addition to all of the opportunities for graduates in general, including careers outside of biology(such as management, accountancy and human resources), where the skills you have obtained in our degree programmes will be of considerable benefit, our degree programmes are also popular routes to postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.