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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This accredited Pharmacology degree will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need for a career as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.Course overviewOur Pharmacology BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your practical and scientific understanding of pharmacology, toxicology and the human body. It will set you on the path for a career at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry.We are a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our world-leading and expert staff will lead the teaching on your degree. This ensures you will graduate with a cutting-edge knowledge of pharmacology.You will study a range of topics, including:drug developmentpharmacogeneticsneuroscience and neuropharmacologyanti-cancer drugsYou will develop practical biomedical and research skills, and the most up-to-date laboratory and clinical approaches used in pharmacology. You'll also gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes.Careers supportThroughout your studies, there will be many opportunities to engage with industry including:site visitsguest lecturesemployability fairsindustrial placementsinternshipsadvice from industryDevelop your employability with the support of the School through:summer placementsinternship opportunitiesSOLAR – a student-led outreach group teaching school children scienceopportunities to participate in clinical work shadowingbecoming a student rep or ambassadormock interviewsCV interviewscareers clinicsearning open badgesenterprise challenge eventsassistance with applying to medicine/dentistry/postgraduate studyOur award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
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A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
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Access to HE Diploma:
D45 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3D3M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1H1H2H2H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Rest of World
£30,000 per year
Students from International
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
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