BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology, examining how drugs interact with the human body and the development of new medicines. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. A 40-credit final-year research project is completed independently under supervisor guidance.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 161 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 79%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Other Health Professionals: 3%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 2%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 91%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 91%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 40%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Health Professions
- Introduction to Applied Science
- Laboratory Practice
- Mathematics: Essential Skills for Scientific Study
- Personalised Learning
- Study Skills for Success
- Cell and Microbiology
- Essential Skills for Bioscientists
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Genetics and Disease
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Research, Development and Leadership
- Infection and Immunity
- Neuroscience, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Final Year Research Project
- Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic and Neuropharmacology
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Applied Molecular Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of West London do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of West London?
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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of West London accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of West London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of West London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.