MSci Pharmacology
About this course
MSci in Pharmacology, a pharmacology degree focused on the mechanisms of drug action, drug interactions with biological targets, and experimental research across major body systems. The course spans four years and includes an extended research project undertaken in the final year within a research laboratory.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and one of 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 required Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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 MSci 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 MSci Pharmacology at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Pharmacology at University of Bristol?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Pharmacology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Pharmacology at University of Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.