BSc Pharmacology in Relation to Medicine (Not recruiting from 2025/26)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

The programme will:

- prepare students for a career in medicine by providing an up-to-date programme of study centred on the pharmacology of commonly prescribed drugs;
- provide an opportunity for students to select topics for advanced study;
- provide experience of laboratory work and
- further develop transferable skills;
- manage student progress effectively and provide support and guidance where appropriate, and
- encourage staff-student rapport in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Year 1

(Not recruiting from 2025/26)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
BMSC3162	Research Topics in Pharmacology 1	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC3391	Research Skills and Professional Development	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
BMSC3392	Capstone Research Project	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
BMSC2238	Applied Concepts in Drug Development	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BMSC3152	Inherited Disorders	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC3153	Neurophysiology	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BMSC3243	Research Topics in Pharmacology 2	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery Modules

Last updated: 13/10/2025 17:16:29

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