BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology and Cellular Molecular and Biological Sciences, studying how living systems function and how drugs interact with biological targets. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and is identical to the first three years of the MBiolSci in Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology).
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 55%
- Other Health Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
- Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Research Project A (Experimental)
- Research Project C
- Research Project B (Analytical)
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Comparative Neurobiology
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Gene Expression: Molecular Basis and Medical Relevance
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Human Genetics
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Structural Biology
- Biodiversity in Practice
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
- Current and Future Therapeutics
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
- Human and Environmental Microbiology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
- Neuroscience Futures
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Biodiversity and Behaviour
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Genomes
- Principles of Microbiology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Global Change Biology and Conservation
- Medical Microbiology
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
- A Field Guide to Evolution
- From Genes to Proteins
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester 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 Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) at University of Leicester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.