Medical Pharmacology
Cardiff UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Cardiff University, the BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and medicines work at cellular and sub-cellular levels to produce useful and sometimes harmful effects. This degree aims to impart a sound mechanistic understanding of bioactive substances, particularly those used for the treatment of human diseases. Such extensive study provides students with skills that make them attractive to academia and wider industries for posts in biomedical research and product development. International tuition fees are £30,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £40,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB Must include Chemistry and one other science subject from Biology, Maths, Physics, or Statistics. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 - 31 points 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 5 in HL Chemistry and a second science subject at HL. Acceptable second science subjects are Biology, Maths, Physics, or Statistics. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £33,000 | £40,500 | £49,000 |
| 5 years | £40,000 | £42,500 | £50,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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