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Pharmacology at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug. Following your study, there’s a wealth of employability opportunities, from research roles in pharmaceutical companies and academia to positions in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and healthcare, offering diverse career paths in a rapidly evolving field. Course overview Pharmacology can lead to a fulfilling career in medicines research or an industry that improves the lives of people around the world in areas such as drug discovery, medicines development, medical writing, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing. Why choose this course?

  • Top 20 in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Guardian University Guide 2024) and 12th in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
  • Benefit from small-group teaching that supports your learning
  • Be supported by a personal tutor to provide academic and pastoral advice throughout your degree
  • Active research staff teaching experience-based learning on the latest research developments and expertise
  • Gain practical laboratory experience throughout your course

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Pharmacology-BSc-Hons-U6UPHCOL.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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:
B211
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Pharmacology-BSc-Hons-U6UPHCOL.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no less than 6.0 in any element
TOEFL (iBT)87Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £30750* Year 1
EU £30750* 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 .

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Pharmacology at University of Nottingham - UCAS