BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
Academic Pathway:- Typical entry requirement: 48 UCAS points A Levels - grades DD / EEE BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades PPP BTEC L3 Diploma - grades MP Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of D or E in Core International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Prepare for Foundation Pathway: - We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. To receive an offer through this route you will be required to successfully attend and pass a Prepare for Foundation event. This is a one-day programme which is designed to assess your keen interest or recent experience in the subject, through a written assessment and a variety of activities. During the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions, be introduced to studying a higher education foundation course and meet staff and fellow students. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact Gateway to discuss and support you making an application to us. Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 50%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 74%
- London: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry for Foundation Year Science
- Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Preparing for University
- Problem solving for Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Fundamental Science
- Introduction to Human Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Introduction to Medicines
- Succeeding at University
- Biochemistry and Genetics
- Professional Development
- The Pharmacology of Medicines
- Therapeutic and Experimental Pharmacology
- Advances in Pharmacology
- Preparing for employment
- Therapeutic Aspects of Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £43,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton do next?
75% 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 Wolverhampton?
93% 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 Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton 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).
How many students continue on BSc Pharmacology with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.