BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, exploring how drugs are discovered, developed, and used to treat disease. Core topics include data analysis, laboratory techniques, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. A short-term work placement of at least 70 hours is available after year two, and the course includes an independent research project in the final year. Students also study how medicines are assessed by regulatory bodies such as NICE.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in Maths and Science required, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from Level 3 qualification(s) e.g: A Levels: Including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, with a grade B in Biology or Chemistry. Key Skills and General Studies not accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM-DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM-DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass required (Including Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level) Access: Pass required in Science or Bioscience diplomas, as they provide the necessary pre-requisite knowledge Welsh Baccalaureate EPQ: Points can include an Extended Project (EPQ) in a relevant subject, but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent T-levels: considered on a case-by case basis.
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What students say
Based on about 125 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 74 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 77%
- Other Health Professionals: 8%
- Natural and social science professionals: 2%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Skilled trades occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 99%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 92%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 81%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 72%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Professional Practice
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Applied Pharmacology Practicals
- Toxicology and Drug Safety
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Clinical Physiology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Infectious Sciences
- Short-term Work Placement
- Medical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Drug Development and Pharmacoeconomics
- Research Project
- Clinical Case Studies
- Applied Anatomy
- Advanced Infectious Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £39,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Bangor University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology at Bangor University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmacology at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmacology at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.