BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology, exploring how drugs interact with the body to treat disease. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Clinical Skills. The programme includes a final-year research project with options spanning lab- or field-based research, systematic reviews, or bioinformatics. An optional placement year and study abroad are available.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. IB: 655 in Higher Levels including two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List.
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What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 42%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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
- Molecules of Life
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Applications of Molecular Biology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Neuropharmacology
- Cell Signalling
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience
- Molecular, Cellular and Structural Immunology
- Microbes, Viruses and Parasites
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Mechanisms of Drug Action
- Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Research Topics in Pharmacology
- Research Project
- Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience
- Physiology of living and dying
- Human Parasitology
- Omics Technologies
- Cancer Biology
- Tropical Biology Field Course
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Keele University 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 Keele University?
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 Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at Keele University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.