Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Pharmacology is the science of medicines and other drugs, and is therefore essential to all medical disciplines and the treatment of disease. This course will teach you how drugs work in the body, and how they are used to treat disease.
You’ll gain a broad understanding of the biomedical science disciplines, while gaining specialised knowledge on how drugs are discovered and developed for human use, and how they can sometimes have unwanted effects.
You’ll also develop strong practical skills, with laboratory and experimental design modules being an integral part of your degree.
Our tutorial and small group work system is designed to develop essential transferable skills, such as written and oral communication, problem solving and team working skills, alongside pharmacological knowledge.
Our integrated Masters (MBiol) offers you an additional year of specialist research training. You’ll undertake an extended research project and study advanced research topics.
Course highlights
Choice: You will build a solid foundation in core biomedical subjects as well as choose from a wide range of modules to customise your degree to your specialist interests.
Flexibility: Common core modules in the first year of many of our courses means you could have the flexibility to transfer onto another related degree course if your interests change or develop.
Comprehensive learning: You’ll be taught through a combination of advanced topics and research skills modules with practical experience in well-equipped teaching and research laboratories.
Research experience: The excellent research skills you will develop during your modules and laboratory experience will give you opportunities to contribute to new pharmacological knowledge.
Employability: On this course you will gain numerous transferable skills appropriate for the workplace. In addition, you can undertake an industrial placement or study year abroad, a great chance to enhance your university experience and your CV.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAA - AAB
BSc:
A-level: AAA - AAB
Including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded.
We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. Science- related subjects: geography, PE, psychology, use of maths and statistics.
Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
MBiol:
A-level: AAA sh.
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Subjects

  • Biomedical
  • Medical training
  • Medical
  • Project
  • University
  • Physiology
  • Teaching
  • Pharmacology

Course programme

Year 1 provides you with the background in molecular biology, physiology and neuroscience necessary to understand how the body functions, as well as the principles of pharmacology essential for understanding how to treat disease.

The laboratory classes complement the lecture-based learning and teaching and are where you will build a range of practical skills relevant to pharmacology, from the molecular level to the whole organism.

Due to the common core modules in the first year, it may be possible to transfer to Human Physiology, Medical Sciences or Neuroscience after Year 1 (subject to numbers and academic approval).

In Year 2 you'll focus on the drug treatment of various diseases affecting a broad range of bodily systems. This will include the actions of drugs used to treat cardiovascular and brain disorders.

You'll further develop your pharmacological experimental skills in more advanced laboratory classes and have the opportunity to study areas such as chemotherapy, toxicology and drug discovery. This course offers you the opportunity to take an industrial or study abroad year at the end of Year 2.

Year 3 allows you to follow your interests to a deeper level. You'll use all the knowledge and expertise you've developed over the first two years to study advanced topics in pharmacology. You'll also undertake your own research project, covering a cutting-edge topic working under the supervision of a leading expert.

Integrated Masters (MBiol)

Years 1 and 2 are the same as for the BSc and provide you with a foundation in the subject.

In Year 3 you'll take advanced practical classes and undertake a literature-based research project to prepare for your final year project.

In Year 4, as well as studying the latest breakthroughs in research, you'll undertake an extended research project, further developing yourself and opening up even more career opportunities upon graduation.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills 20 credits
  • Biology of the Mind 10 credits
  • Introduction to Pharmacology 10 credits
  • Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills 2 20 credits
  • Human Endocrinology 10 credits
  • Introduction to Physiology 20 credits
  • The Basis of Life 20 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Cardio-respiratory Physiology and Pharmacology 20 credits
  • Experimental Skills 10 credits
  • Scientific Skills 10 credits
  • Neuropharmacology 10 credits
  • Principles of Drug Discovery 10 credits
  • Experimental Skills in Pharmacology 10 credits
  • Topics in Pharmacology 10 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Advanced Scientific Skills 20 credits
  • Advanced Topics in Pharmacology II 20 credits
  • Practical Research Skills 20 credits
  • Extended Research Project Preparation 20 credits

Year 4

Compulsory modules

  • Advanced Research Topics 30 credits
  • Extended Research Project 90 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Pharmacology MBiol, BSc in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Pharmacology BSc in the course catalogue

Broadening your academic horizons

At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. On this course you broaden your learning through core and/or optional modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.

Learning and teaching

Pharmacology

£ 9,250 + VAT