BScPharmacology

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	350U

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) 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: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

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

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..gy/ug/2017-18/bsc-pharmacology

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

What will I study?
Year One

Introduction to Biochemistry
Introduction to Cell Biology
Practical Techniques for Biology
Genetics and Immunology
Human Systems
Introduction to Pharmacology
Year Two

Drugs of Addiction and Abuse
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Cells and Tissues
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Organ Systems
Chemotherapy of Cancer and Infections
Antibody and DNA Technology
One module from:

Neuroscience
Physiology
Year Three
This is your optional work placement year.

Final Year

Research Project / Dissertation or Communicating Science and Short Dissertation
Clinical Pharmacology
Current Topics in Pharmacology
Toxicology
One module from:

Current Topics in Neuroscience
Current Topics in Physiology.

Career opportunities

Your career development
Our graduates usually seek research and development positions in the pharmaceutical and related industries including universities and hospitals.

They also work in non-laboratory based activities such as:

clinical trials
regulatory affairs
marketing.
Many of our graduates also choose to study further on our master’s-level courses, MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Recent graduates are now working in the following roles:

Boots – Formulation Scientist
Convance – Experimental Officer
GlaxoSmithKline – Assay Development Scientist
ITH Pharma – Technical Assistant.
Graduate salaries range from £16,000 – £30,000 per year.