BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology, a pharmacology degree focused on the action of drugs and chemicals on the functioning of the body. The first year covers core principles of how the body works and how drugs interact with cells, while the second year explores drug usage across various disorders. The final year centres on molecular mechanisms of drug action and includes a research project involving lab-based, computational, literature review, or teaching formats. Students can also choose optional units in the first two years spanning biochemistry, molecular genetics, infection and immunity, cellular and molecular medicine, and mammalian physiology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Biology (or Human Biology), Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics) IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 5%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £46,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology at University of Bristol?
90% 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 University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at University of Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.