BSc Pharmacology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology, studying drug action and the treatment of disease. Core topics include research methods. The course includes a foundation year providing essential theoretical and practical science skills before progressing to degree-level study. An independent research project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including science BTEC Diploma: MM including science Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points including science International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 points from Higher Level Subjects including science T Level - P (D or E) in Science or Healthcare Science IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 55%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Essential Science Skills
- Biological Sciences
- Fundamentals of Biosciences
- Essential Skills in Biosciences
- Biosciences in Practice
- Bioscience Practical Skills
- Molecules to Cells
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Research Project
- Drug Development
- Advanced Therapies
- Neuropharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £40,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology at University of Lancashire do next?
80% 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 Lancashire?
92% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology at University of Lancashire?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 55% left higher education.