BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology, covering the principles of drug action and development. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake a supervised research project in their final year. The Foundation Year provides foundational training in anatomy, biology, and chemistry before progression to the standard three-year programme.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in Maths and Science required. Offers are tariff based, 48 - 104 points from Level 3 qualification(s) e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates are accepted City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted 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
- Introduction to Academic Skills
- Introduction to Laboratory Skills
- Numeracy for Medical Sciences
- Biology for Medical Sciences
- Chemistry for Medical Sciences
- History of Medicine
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Professional Practice
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Applied Pharmacology Practicals
- Toxicology and Drug Safety
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Clinical Physiology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Infectious Sciences
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.