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Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

Course summary

On this degree, you develop a range of skills in pharmacology and health sciences, with laboratory work and real-world application enabling you to put those skills into practice. You start by building a firm foundation in areas including chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and cell biology. You then progress to subjects at the forefront of modern research such as immunology, pharmacogenetics and toxicology, giving you a complete perspective on the entire drug discovery and development process from ‘invention’, through the clinical phases, to the drug reaching patients. Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • Contemporary STEM building with high-tech labs and vibrant study spaces, providing you with a supportive and welcoming learning environment.
  • Cell culture lab and specialised analytical science suite.
  • HPLC, FTIR and GC-MS machines, alongside facilities for qPCR and protein purification, allowing you to carry out cutting-edge pharma and biotech experiments.
Partnerships and Collaborations
  • Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Pharmaron, NHS, Life Science Group and Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience.
Your Student Experience
  • Our academics are involved in real-world research, leading the way in areas such as obesity, cancer pathways, medicines development and global food security.
  • Our academic staff’s active involvement in the field ensure you keep up to date with emerging practices and the latest pharmacological developments.
  • Our staff’s research and professional expertise feeds directly back into their teaching, creating a vibrant, practical-oriented learning environment.
  • We have strong links within the clinical and industrial sectors, making sure our courses are aligned to industry needs and offer you the opportunity for work experience.
  • Take part in masterclasses by a range of experts including Rothamsted Research; MSD Merck; Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; and the UK Health Security Agency.
  • Learn from field trips to leading industry settings such as MSD Merck.
  • Expand your network of professional contacts through our annual STEM Careers Expo.
  • Gain additional lab-work experience via the Student Skills Lab scheme where you can try out techniques for real-world applications, under the guidance of recent graduates.

Modules

Areas of study include:

  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Human Anatomy And Physiology
  • Microbiology And Biochemistry
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Skills In Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Clinical Pharmacology And Public Health
  • Drug Development
  • Human Metabolism
  • Immunology
  • Medical Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Skills In Science
  • Drug Delivery
  • Drug Dispensing And Healthcare Policy
  • Pharmacogenetics
  • Pharmacology Of Disease
  • Pharmacology Research Project
  • Toxicology
  • Translational Medicine
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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B290
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Mathematics GCSE grade 4 or grade C required. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.


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
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 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

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Pharmacology and Health Science at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS