BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science subject.or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science subject. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 84%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 375 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 70%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMOLECULAR AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- CELLULAR BASIS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
- CHEMISTRY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
- FURTHER CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- TRANSLATIONAL PHARMACOLOGY
- APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
- INFORMATION PROCESSING BY CELL SIGNALLING NETWORKS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
- EMERGING THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £40,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Liverpool do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology at University of Liverpool?
91% 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 University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmacology at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.