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Pharmacology BSc
UCAS code: B210
Key information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
AAA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Three years or four years with a year abroad, or with an MSci
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2025
Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine and equips students with transferable skills relevant for work in many other sectors. The course also features options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci. Studying a Biomedical Science degree with us means that you will be able to enjoy the flexibility to choose your degree after your first year with our Common Year One curriculum. All Biomedical Science disciplines are covered in the first year, making the decision for your future an informed one. You will be able to choose from the following Biomedical Science degrees; Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Neuroscience BSc, and Pharmacology BSc.
Key benefits
- King's is ranked Top 10 in Europe for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
- Over 90% student satisfaction for programme in recent National Student Surveys
- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers
- Close links with pharmaceutical companies
- Taught at one of Europe’s largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education
- One of the UK’s best graduate employment rates
- Flexible options to tailor your degree through overseas study, or switching to a four-year MSci with an extended research experience
“The flexibility of the Common Year One structure allowed me to study further into aspects of bioscience that correlate with the discipline of pharmacology whilst still maintaining a strong pharmacology focus. ”
Employability
Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD - with graduates continuing to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology and biomedical research.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Research Project Co-ordinators
- Food Scientists
- Company Managers
- Business Analysts
- Scientific Copy Editors
Employability
Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD - with graduates continuing to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology and biomedical research.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Research Project Co-ordinators
- Food Scientists
- Company Managers
- Business Analysts
- Scientific Copy Editors
Key information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
AAA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Three years or four years with a year abroad, or with an MSci
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2025
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