BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology, studying how drugs interact with the human body and their role in treating disease. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course addresses drug discovery, development and clinical trials through modules on pharmacology, pathophysiology and cancer biology. A final-year independent research project provides the opportunity to undertake original research.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB to include Biology. Excludes General Studies. IB: 32 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
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: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 49%
- Other Health Professionals: 16%
- Therapy professionals: 14%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 83%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,035 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Immunology – 30 credits
- Genetics and Molecular Biology – 30 credits
- Cells to Systems – 30 credits
- Drug analysis, development and formulation
- Cell and Molecular Biology: Function and Dysfunction – 30 credits
- Disease Pathophysiology and Therapeutics – 30 credits
- Immunology and Inflammation – 30 credits
- Advanced Pharmacology and Drug Discovery – 30 credits
- Clinical Pathophysiology and Pharmacology – 30 credits
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics – 30 credits
- Research Project – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Coventry University 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 Coventry University?
96% 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 Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmacology at Coventry 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 Coventry University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.