Pharmacology - BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

You’ll learn about the way molecules act on receptors to produce particular effects in the body, and use this information to understand how compounds can be used to treat disease. You’ll look at examples such as the way antipsychotic drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and the types of drugs used to treat high blood pressure. You’ll also study drug development and screening, as well as how to best analyse pharmacological data.

You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and tutorials, online facilities and practical sessions in our state-of-the-art £30 million Science Centre. You’ll complete an independent research project in your final year and also have the option to undertake a work placement in the industry to gain real, hands-on experience and boost your CV.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

This course focuses on how chemical compounds interact with living systems, looking particularly at drugs and their effects on disease. If you want to be involved in developing or testing new safe drugs for illnesses, or the analysis of pharmacological data, this practical degree will teach you the key laboratory and analytical skills in our cutting-edge Science Centre and in the classroom.

a minimum of grades CCD in three A levels including C in Biology and C in Chemistry (or a minimum of 88 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with MMM)
English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent eg, Key Skills Level 3)

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Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Project
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • CHEMICAL
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Laboratory science

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
  • Anatomy and Physiology (for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science) (core, 30 credits)
  • Biochemistry (core, 15 credits)
  • Cell and Molecular Biology (core, 30 credits)
  • General Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
  • Laboratory Science (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • Analytical Science (core, 30 credits)
  • Drugs: Delivery and Action (core, 30 credits)
  • Human Immunity (core, 15 credits)
  • Metabolism (core, 15 credits)
  • Microbiology (core, 15 credits)
  • Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
  • Biochemical Pathology (core, 30 credits)
  • Neuropharmacology (core, 15 credits)
  • Systems Pharmacology (core, 15 credits)
  • Project (alternative core, 30 credits)
  • Research Project (alternative core, 30 credits)
  • Advanced Bioanalytical Science (option, 15 credits)
  • Bioinformatics & Molecular Modelling (option, 15 credits)
  • Formulation and Quality Assurance of Medicines (option, 30 credits)
  • Medical Genetics (option, 15 credits)
  • Sandwich Placement (option, 30 credits)
  • Systems Pathology (option, 15 credits)
  • Virology (option, 15 credits)
  • Work Placement (option, 15 credits)
Assessment

You'll be assessed through progress tests, datasheets, comprehension exercises, practical portfolios, and end-of-module examinations.

Additional information

UCAS code - B210

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