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Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (PT) at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

Embark on a transformative journey in the fully online, BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery programme. You will engage with a fully online degree designed by expert academics for those aspiring to excel in careers in science and research. This rigorous programme offers a premium digital and flexible learning experience that fits your commitments and needs, utilising innovative teaching practices and digital learning technologies to create a vibrant online community and practical learning through advanced lab simulations.   Connect with peers, educators, and industry experts while engaging in a curriculum that provides a comprehensive understanding of drug action and the development of new medicines helping you to develop the skills to critically read and understand research literature, undertake data analysis and communicate to a range of audiences.   Taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, this course combines both faculties’ strengths, their world leading academic experts and resources.  Research that saves lives  The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is home to the William Harvey Research Institute, a world-leading pharmacology centre. All the high-quality research 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

Part time Year 1 modules Biomolecules of Life  Biomedical Physiology I  Genetics  Research Skills for Pharmacologists

Assessment method

Deadlines are shared ahead of time so that you will have plenty of time to work through assessment tasks and all assessment is asynchronous.   Assessment varies across modules and covers coursework, mini-tests, essays, posters, problem sheets, online oral presentations, and extended reports/dissertations. Prompt feedback is provided on elements of coursework to help you progress.   Assessment tasks will be linked across modules so that by the end of the programme you will have a portfolio of work that demonstrates your achievements and reflects your professional identity.


How to apply

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (PT) at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS