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Bachelors

Pharmacology & Physiology BSc Honours

University of Westminster
London , United Kingdom
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Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000
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Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
36 months
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Pharmacology
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview

The program also enables students to acquire a broad understanding of the normal and abnormal physiological function, including the biology of representative disease states. Graduates can expect to acquire the core skills required for employment in a variety of settings, including the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, scientific writing, academia, and the Scientific Civil Service.

Program Outline

Careers

Develop a successful career

This course provides an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, the Scientific Civil Service and healthcare provision.

Outstanding facilities

Students can make the most of our facilities, including fully-equipped research laboratories and our APOLLO Patient Care Simulator platform.

Employers around the world

The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

Career development

Graduates of our Pharmacology and Physiology BSc can expect to acquire the core skills required for employment in a variety of settings. Typically, these might include careers in the pharmaceutical industry or other areas of biomedical research, scientific writing, academia, the Scientific Civil Service, Clinical Research bodies and hospital departments.

The course also prepares students for further study (MSc, MRes, DPhil, PhD) and careers in academia.

Graduate employers

Graduate pharmacologists and physiologists have an excellent understanding of key bioscience and applied biomedical subjects, and are able to seek careers in:

  • NHS and other healthcare bodies
  • Pharmaceutical research and development
  • Scientific journalism and copywriting
  • Drug policy, regulation and pharmacovigilance

Job roles

The course prepares graduates for job roles including:

  • Clinical trials associates
  • Graduate research or management trainees in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Teachers, with expertise in the teaching of the Biological Sciences (after successful completion of a suitable PG teaching qualification)
  • Research scientists (following completion of study to MSc, MRes or PhD level)

Many of our graduates also progress to postgraduate education, research degrees and graduate entry medicine (including MSc, MPhil/PhD, MBBS)

International Opportunities

Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.

Opportunities could include:

  • Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
  • Attending an international summer school or field trip
  • Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad

International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.

Course Leaders

I am interested in the novel mechanisms of action for existing antiepileptic drugs.

Dr Christopher Biggs

Senior Lecturer

Chris graduated from King’s College London with BSc Pharmacology in 1990, and spent a further nine years at UCL School of Pharmacy, both as doctoral student and postgraduate researcher. Chris joined the University of Westminster in 1999, and from that time on, has worked alongside his colleagues to build the course we offer you now. Aside from his course leadership role, Chris is a key member of the teaching team and delivers a diverse range of high quality, innovative learning material in Pharmacology and Physiology.

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Dr Stephen Getting

Principal Lecturer

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Course Team

  • Dr Maria Ashioti - Senior Lecturer
  • Dr Alastair Barr - Senior Lecturer
  • Dr Stephen Getting - Principal Lecturer

Why study this course?

Student satisfaction

96% of our students agreed with the statement "Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course".

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Forward-thinking learning

You'll study key bioscience and applied biomedical disciplines, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies.

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable.  Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:

  • Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
  • Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
  • Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision

How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:

  • Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts  
  • Written exams: end of semester exams 
  • Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
     
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • UK Students:
  • A Levels:
    • CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), with two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths.
  • T Levels: 96 UCAS Tariff points.
  • International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM in Applied Science.
  • BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science.
  • Access: 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course with at least a merit in all Biology or Chemistry modules.
  • In addition to the above, students should have:
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level.
  • GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4.
  • International Students:
  • International Baccalaureate:
    • 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Other International Qualifications: A wide range of international high school level qualifications are accepted.
  • Kaplan International College London: The University works in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet the entry requirements.
    • Upon successful completion, students can progress to their chosen degree at the University of Westminster.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • **If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
  • **The University accepts a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments.
  • **For students who don't meet the English language requirements, the University offers online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop English language skills to the required level before starting the course.
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