BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, a pharmacology degree focused on the biological and chemical mechanisms of medicines and human disease. Core topics include Research Methods. The third year includes an independent research project. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Fundamentals in Pharmacology, Systems Pharmacology I, and Chemistry of the Carbon-Based Compounds. The second year builds on this with Systems Pharmacology II, Medicinal Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. The final year involves Advanced Drug Discovery, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Optional Topics in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery alongside the research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 59%
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 (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 40%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 80%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 48%
- London: 13%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- FUNDAMENTALS IN PHARMACOLOGY
- CORE SKILLS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DISCOVERY I
- SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY I
- CORE SKILLS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DISCOVERY II
- CHEMISTRY OF THE CARBON-BASED COMPOUNDS
- BONDING, STRUCTURE & PERIODICITY
- SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY II
- CORE SKILLS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DISCOVERY III
- CORE SKILLS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DISCOVERY IV
- MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
- ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY III
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- ADVANCED DRUG DISCOVERY, PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
- OPTIONAL TOPICS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DISCOVERY
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £45,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at University of East Anglia 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 and Drug Discovery at University of East Anglia?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at University of East Anglia?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.