Pharmacology & Physiology BSc Honours

The Pharmacology and Physiology BSc Honours will enable you to acquire a broad understanding of the normal and abnormal physiological function, including the biology of representative disease states.
You will become proficient in explaining and applying information about the mode of therapeutic action, undesirable and toxic effects, absorption, distribution and elimination of exemplar drugs. You will also develop the problem-solving skills and research strategies necessary to evaluate, critically appraise and systematically review pharmacology and physiology.
The learning and teaching strategies include a mixture of formal contact – such as large and small group lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations – as well as independent work and online support activities.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Application of Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry
Botany
Cell Biology
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Human Physiology
Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Bioinformatics
Contemporary Global Issues
Medical Physiology
Metabolic Biochemistry
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Physiological Networks
Research Methods
Systems Pharmacology
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Advanced Cell Biology
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
Clinical Neuropharmacology
Drug Discovery with Immunopharmacology
Global Ethics
Research Project
Topics in Neuroscience
Work Experience and Career Management Skills
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Course team
The teaching team includes:
Dr Chris Biggs, Course Leader
Dr Paul Curley, Module Leader
Dr Stephen Getting, Module Leader
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.