BSc Pharmacology
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Pharmacology (B211) at the University of Nottingham for 2027 entry so far.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 177 offers from 197 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 18%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 19%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £49,500. The £43,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Nottingham do next?
95% 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 Nottingham?
96% 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 Nottingham?
The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Pharmacology at University of Nottingham?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 177 offers from 197 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Pharmacology at University of Nottingham 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 Pharmacology at University of Nottingham?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.