BSc Pharmacology
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 97%
- 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: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 42%
- Skilled trades occupations: 7%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 58%
- South East: 12%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at London Metropolitan University do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology at London Metropolitan University?
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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmacology at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at London Metropolitan University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.