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Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

Gain an advanced understanding of how drugs interact with receptors, cells, tissues, and whole organisms. Your four-year integrated master's degree, based in our multi-million pound, state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, will equip you with a sound scientific knowledge base in pharmacology to FHEQ level 7 and in biochemistry and physiology to at least FHEQ Level 5. You'll graduate with the research skills that are vital for further study and the tools needed for a broad variety of professions* including laboratory-based research, jobs in the pharmacology and neuroscience sector, and the media. You'll have the opportunity to select a year in employment placement, gain experience in an industrial setting, embark on a variety of field trips in locations that could include the New Forest, Spain, and Belize, and become part of our research community as you spend your final year embedded alongside one of our leading research groups. You'll complete extended projects in a specialised area of your choice as you are taught and work alongside academics who are leaders in their research fields. *95% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/2022).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, which gives you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page.

Assessment method

You'll learn, and be assessed, through a range of methods designed to equip you with the skills you need for success after graduating. The learning activities include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning. The assessment methods include coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations, written and practical exams.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B215
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/pharmacology-drug-discovery-degree-msci#entry


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Band C: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £28800 Year 1
International £28800 Year 1

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

The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at University of Southampton - UCAS