Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
King's College London
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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 systems 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 ...Read more

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 systems 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.


Key benefits

- King’s College London is ranked 13th in the world for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)- 100% per cent student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers- Close links with pharmaceutical companies- 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 Pharmacology with an extended research experience


Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
Pharmacology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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0%
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85%
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Pharmacology graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Pharmacology graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 23

Throughout my 3 years at King's I found that student unions and KCLSU are more helpful than actual academic and administrative staff at KCL, which is sad. I was getting more help..Read more

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Harley
12 Feb 23

The location in which I study is inspiring and motivating due to the people and history I am surrounded by. It is expensive to live here. Has been very difficult to adjust to the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Chemistry and Biology.NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects

Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Chemistry and Biology

Access to Science (or similar subject). Level 3 study must include at least 15 credits in Chemistry and at least 15 credits in Biology. A total of 60 credits must be attained

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include Chemistry and Biology

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

Must include Chemistry and Biology

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

Popular A-level subjects

Pharmacology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
99%
Biology
87%
Mathematics
67%
Psychology
13%
Physics
10%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 23
Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Throughout my 3 years at King's I found that student unions and KCLSU are more helpful than actual academic and administrative staff at KCL, which is sad. I was getting more help...
Read more
H
Harley
12 Feb 23
Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
The location in which I study is inspiring and motivating due to the people and history I am surrounded by. It is expensive to live here. Has been very difficult to adjust to the...
Read more
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King's College London
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Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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