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Pharmacology

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug.

Following your study, there’s a wealth of employability opportunities, from research roles in pharmaceutical companies and academia to positions in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and healthcare, offering diverse career paths in a rapidly evolving field.

Pharmacology can lead to a fulfilling career in medicines research or an industry that improves the lives of people around the world in areas such as drug discovery, medicines development, medical writing, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing.

Why choose this course?

  • Active research staff teaching experience-based learning on the latest research developments and expertise.

  • Gain practical laboratory experience throughout your course.

  • Benefit from small-group teaching that supports your learning.

  • We’re top 10 in the UK for pharmacology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

  • The average starting salary for life sciences undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £27,563 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Pharmacology-BSc-Hons.html

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Pharmacology-BSc-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Pharmacology-BSc-Hons.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B211
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B211
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Including chemistry and either biology or physical education

T Level

Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

In combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and Biology.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Access to HE Diploma including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction with 12 Distinctions in Chemistry and 12 Distinctions in Biological Sciences ) and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Modules will be considered on an individual basis. You may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grades in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above also required.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

including chemistry and biology. Considered in conjunction with grades AABBB in the Scottish Highers.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D

QCF Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D plus 2 A Levels grades AB in Biology and Chemistry.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma at DD plus one A Level at grade A.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate at D plus 2 A Levels grades AB in Biology and Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

including HL5 and HL6 in Chemistry and Biology in any order, or 6,6,5 in 3 Higher Level certificates, including Higher Level Chemistry and Higher Level Biology.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

Accepted in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include chemistry and biology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no less than 6.0 in any element As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT)87Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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