Physiology and Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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22-SEP-25

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**Course Overview**If you’re interested in how the human body functions then you’ll love our Physiology and Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) course. We’ll equip you with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and prepare you to take on a full honours degree. **Why study with us**- The Foundation Year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. You’ll gain a sound understanding of how drugs and medicines can have a beneficial effect on the body and how ...Read more


Course Overview

If you’re interested in how the human body functions then you’ll love our Physiology and Pharmacology (with Foundation Year) course. We’ll equip you with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and prepare you to take on a full honours degree.


Why study with us

- The Foundation Year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. You’ll gain a sound understanding of how drugs and medicines can have a beneficial effect on the body and how adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals can arise. - During your foundation year you’ll build your confidence and become an independent learner. You’ll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities. - Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.


What you'll do

- Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops. - If you progress onto the full degree, you’ll have the chance to go an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.- You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.


Future Careers

This BSc (Hons) Physiology and Pharmacology is the ideal degree if you’re looking to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development.

WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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37th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
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)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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75%
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Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Anatomy graduate salary
£21,000
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)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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75%
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Pharmacology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Pharmacology graduate salary
£19,000
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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

MM Grades / Points required

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

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

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T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

64 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass Science Practical if applicable

64 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass Science Practical if applicable

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64 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry

Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Subjects, including HL Biology or Chemistry.

64 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass Science Practical if applicable

Applied Science required

Applied Science required

Applied Science required

Applied Science required

T Level Science and Healthcare Science can be accepted for this course.

Popular A-level subjects

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

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Chemistry
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Biology
69%
Mathematics
32%
Psychology
24%
Physical Education
12%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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University of Central Lancashire
Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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