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University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Physiology and Pharmacology
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 22 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course Overview
If you have an interest in the human body and want to learn more about how the body functions to maintain a stable environment then our Physiology and Pharmacology programme is the ideal course for you.
Why study with us
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Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.
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You will be taught by GPhC registered working pharmacists, pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, biologists, biomedical scientists and pharmaceutics experts.
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You can undertake opportunities to collaborate with academics through our Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme.
What you'll do
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This is a lab-based programme taught in modern facilities similar to those used in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Taught by internationally-recognised research-active scientists investigating various neuronal and psychiatric disorders and brain cancers, you’ll be exposed to data from key fields of research relevant to many current major medical problems.
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You’ll have the opportunity in your second year to study abroad and this includes European countries and the USA. You could also work as a paid summer intern in the labs.
Future Careers
It is the perfect route if you want a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development, lab work or other bioscience based careers.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 22 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BB12
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BB12
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff80 - 88 points
80 points from Biology or Chemistry AND Maths, but A2 Chemistry or Biology must be at grade C.
88 points including Chemistry or Biology at C
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship & Community Studies are NOT accepted
GCSE Maths grade C/4 also required
88 points including Chemistry or Biology at C
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship & Community Studies are NOT accepted
GCSE Maths grade C/4 also required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Applied Science (or equivalent across multiple BTECs) including Merit in two of the following units: Principles and Applications of Science I, Science Investigation Skills, Principles and Applications of Science II, and Merit in four of the following units: Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Biomedical Science.
GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 required
GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 required
Access to HE Diploma
80 points with 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry and/or Biology units at Distinction
GCSE Math & English C/4 also required
GCSE Math & English C/4 also required
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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