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Course summary
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs act on the human body and vice-versa. It is thanks to pharmacologists that you can take an aspirin when you get a headache, or anaesthetic when you get a filling. Topics include drug development, toxicology and anticancer drugs. You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes. You also develop a sound understanding of the drug development process.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B210
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Our fees for 2023-24 are not yet confirmed.
Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Course contact details
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0191 208 3333