BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology, a pharmacology degree focused on the biological action of drugs and chemicals at molecular, cellular and systemic levels for treating disease. The course includes options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci, and shares a common first year with other biomedical science degrees. During the first year, students study a broad range of subjects before pharmacology becomes the main focus from the second year onwards. Students who complete the common first year have the option to transfer to Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc or Neuroscience BSc.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology and Chemistry. Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Pharmacology (B210 ) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 43%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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 King's College London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £53,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology at King's College London?
92% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmacology at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at King's College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.