MSci Pharmacology
About this course
MSci in Pharmacology, providing advanced study in the chemical properties and biological effects of pharmaceutical agents. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. Students spend one semester in Year 2 studying abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MSci Pharmacology (2K46) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 74%
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 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 35%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Tutorials Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- From Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Laboratory Science
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Human Biology
- Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)
- Body Systems
- Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience
- Health & Safety online course
- Biodiversity
- Genes, Evolution and Development
- Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology
- Drugs: From Molecules to Man
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 1
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 2
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Science & the Modern World
- Bodies in History: An introduction to the History of Medicine
- Exploring Enterprise
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Academic Tutorials Year 2
- Pharmacology RSM
- Human Sciences EDM
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Drug Development
- Drugs & the Brain
- Membrane Excitability: Ion Channels & Transporters in Action
- Molecules and Cells in Human Disease
- Science Communication
- Immunology
- Body Systems 2
- Haematology
- Introduction to Cancer
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- Exploring Enterprise
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Tools and Techniques for Enterprise
- Tools & Techniques for Enterprise
- Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development
- Enterprise Strategy and Marketing
- Enterprise Feasibility
- Enterprise in Healthcare
- Academic Tutorials Year 3
- Toxins, Toxicants & Toxicity
- Membrane Transport and Signalling in Health & Disease
- Neuropharmacology of Human Health
- MSci Project Literature Review and Research Proposal
- MSci Bioinformatics Tools and Resources
- MSci Experimental Skills Module
- Pharmacology - Essay Paper
- Pharmacology - Problem Paper
- Biochemical Basis of Disease
- Advanced Immunology
- Cell Signalling
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- Human Reproductive Biology
- Advanced Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Neuroinflammation in Health & Disease
- Role of Diagnostics in Medicine
- Preclinical Study Design for Biomedical Research
- Computational Approaches to Biology
- MSci Reproducible Data Science
- Madness and Society
- Tools and Techniques for Enterprise
- Tools & Techniques for Enterprise
- Advanced Technology Enterprise
- Enterprise in Healthcare
- MSci Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Pharmacology at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £47,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of MSci Pharmacology at University of Manchester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Pharmacology at University of Manchester?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Pharmacology at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Is MSci Pharmacology at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
How many students continue on MSci Pharmacology at University of Manchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.