Pharmacology (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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You’ll develop core bioscience and study skills during your foundation year using an active and collaborative approach to your learning. This builds your confidence before you move onto BSc (Hons) Pharmacology in Year Two. You’ll learn the science of drugs and how they have an impact on living systems and help to fight and control disease. Through guest lectures and practical classes that mimic assays performed in the pharmaceutical industry, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the drug ...Read more

You’ll develop core bioscience and study skills during your foundation year using an active and collaborative approach to your learning. This builds your confidence before you move onto BSc (Hons) Pharmacology in Year Two. You’ll learn the science of drugs and how they have an impact on living systems and help to fight and control disease. Through guest lectures and practical classes that mimic assays performed in the pharmaceutical industry, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the drug discovery process.As well as giving you loads of practical experience, you’ll get an extra qualification recognised by industry and backed by the UK Government to address the shortage of pharmacological expertise.If you change your mind at the end of your foundation year you can transfer onto one of our other BSc Bioscience courses at NTU.


Why study Pharmacology at NTU?


Accreditation

The Royal Society of Biology has accredited this course. Accreditation is a seal of approval from professional bodies and our assurance to you that your degree is relevant and valued by industry.


Develop your portfolio

While at NTU you’ll create a skills portfolio in which you’ll showcase evidence of techniques and skills you’ve mastered. This portfolio allows you to document the development of your skills throughout your degree. They are a valuable tool when you graduate too, as they can be used to show future employers you are ready to work in a professional pharmacology environment.


Get industry experience

Through group work and the Introduction to Pharmacology module, you’ll start designing your own experiments and trying things out. Developing problem-solving skills by testing and learning are valuable graduate-level skills and we make sure you get this experience right from the start of your degree. The course has been designed to comply with the British Pharmacological Society guidelines so you’ll be developing the right skills and learning the theory needed to work in the pharmaceutical industry or in pharmacology research.We’ve also embedded employability skills in your degree course, so you are not only learning theory and skills, but you know where to find your dream job and how to apply for it.

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16/101
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32nd
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45th
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08 Feb 23

Nottingham trent university is located in the heart of Nottingham city and Nottingham, being a student friendly city, most of streets are always crowded by students itself and..Read more

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05 Dec 22

The best aspects have to be the facilities available to students for both curricular and extracurricular activities. There are lots of engaging societies and society nights that..Read more

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72 Grades / Points required

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72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification

72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

MMP from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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Nottingham trent university is located in the heart of Nottingham city and Nottingham, being a student friendly city, most of streets are always crowded by students itself and...
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