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BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Physiology

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Physiology is a undergraduate Pharmacy course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Pharmacy · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Pharmacology and physiology are two closely related disciplines. Pharmacology is the study of drug action and how medicines may modify disease states. Physiology is concerned with how the body and its systems are controlled, and in the changes that lead to disease states (pathophysiology). This course will provide you with a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and other biomolecules at the whole-body, tissue, cellular and sub-cellular levels, and their uses as medicines for the treatment of disease. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Gain foundational knowledge – This course provides a solid understanding of how drugs and biomolecules work from whole-body to cellular levels and their medical applications, offering an ideal foundation for careers in pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, academia, the Scientific Civil Service, or healthcare. - Practical-led teaching – You can develop your skills in our fully equipped laboratories and benefit from our APOLLO Patient Care Simulator, which models patient behaviours and actions for an immersive, authentic experience. - Accredited by The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) – Our degree is accredited by The Royal Society of Biology (RSB), recognising that it equips graduates with the skills employers need and delivers cutting-edge knowledge from the field. Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): This course provides an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, the Scientific Civil Service and healthcare provision. Students can make the most of our facilities, including fully-equipped research laboratories and our APOLLO Patient Care Simulator platform. Graduate employers named on the course page: Drug policy, regulation and pharmacovigilance, NHS and other healthcare bodies, Pharmaceutical research and development, Scientific journalism and copywriting. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Biochemistry (Year 1, Core)
• Cell Biology (Year 1, Core)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (Year 1, Core)
• Human Physiology (Year 1, Core)
• Professional Development in Science (PRoDS) (Year 1, Core)
• Applications of Biological Sciences (Year 1, Option)
• Biological Chemistry (Year 1, Option)
• Science: History Philosophy and Practice (Year 1, Option)
• Experimental and Therapeutic Pharmacology (Year 2, Core)
• Medical Physiology (Year 2, Core)
• Metabolic Biochemistry (Year 2, Core)
• Neuroscience (Year 2, Core)
• Research Methods (Year 2, Core)
• Bioinformatics (Year 2, Option)
• Contemporary Global Challenges in Biology (Year 2, Option)
• Molecular Biology and Genetics (Year 2, Option)
• Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology (Year 3, Core)
• Drug Discovery: Bench to Bedside (Year 3, Core)
• Final Year Project in Life Sciences (Year 3, Core)
• Neuropharmacology (Year 3, Core)
• Cancer Biology (Year 3, Option)
• Global Ethics (Year 3, Option)
• Pharmaceutical Drug Design and Development (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Clinical trials associates