Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics with a Year Abroad
Queen Mary University of London
UCAS Code: B21Y | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
UCAS Code: B21Y | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject of Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics is also required. Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 in HL subjects, including Biology and Chemistry
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About this course
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries need pharmacology experts. Could you be the next pioneer?
Explore basic, molecular and clinical pharmacology. Get practical experience using scientific instruments in modern labs. Understand the clinical trial and regulatory pathways for bringing new drugs from an initial idea through to the patient.
Taught by the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, this course combines their strengths, their academic experts and facilities. As well as the drug development cycles, the team will teach you about the practical aspects of managing a pharmacology business, from research and development costs to marketing and licensing.
And did we mention you can complete a year in industry or a year abroad?
Research that saves lives
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is home to the William Harvey Research Institute, a world-leading pharmacology centre. All of the research happening here underpins our teaching.
We’re carrying out research on basic sciences aiming to identify novel targets for drug development, such as our research into the control of cell division which will help develop cancer treatments. Other academics are focused on evaluating the efficacy of drugs further down the development pipeline. Feel inspired by everyone you connect with and discover how you’ll make an impact.
Modules
Year 1
Biomedical Physiology I - Exchange, Movement and Integration
Biomolecules of Life
Cells
Human Anatomy
Introduction to Pharmacology
Genetics
Research Skills for Pharmacologists
Tissue Biology
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment methods
Each module is assessed by written examinations and coursework (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests).
Final-year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report, poster and interview.
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Queen Mary University of London
Biological and Behavioural Sciences
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As only a relatively small number of students study pharmacology or toxicology, these statistics refer most closely to the graduate prospects of pharmacy graduates, so bear that in mind when you review them. Only a handful of students take first degrees in pure toxicology every year — the subject is more popular at Masters level. Pharmacology is a degree that tends to lead to jobs in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and outcomes are improving again after a difficult time in the last few years. Jobs in pharmacology are often very specialist and so it’s no surprise that pharmacologists are amongst the most likely of all students to go on to a doctorate — if you want a job in research, start thinking about a PhD. As for pharmacy, unemployment rates are below 1% and 95% of pharmacy graduates had jobs as pharmacists (mostly in retail pharmacists) six months after they left their courses - employment rates have gone up significantly in the last couple of years.
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Pharmacology
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£21k
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