Pharmacology BSc Honours 36 months Undergraduate Program By Newcastle University |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

28,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

PharmacologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Pharmacology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our 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 development
  • pharmacogenetics
  • neuroscience and neuropharmacology
  • anti-cancer drugs
You 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.

Program overview

Main Subject

Pharmacology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our 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 development
  • pharmacogenetics
  • neuroscience and neuropharmacology
  • anti-cancer drugs
You 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.

Admission requirements

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6.5+
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34+
90+

AAB including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. General Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Development, Communication and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7) or Combined Science (minimum grade A A or 7 7) required if Biology or Chemistry are not offered at A or AS Level.

3 Years
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

28,100 GBP
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