BSc Pharmacology
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £29,500. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University?
94% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University 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 Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.