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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B210

Pharmacology

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£38,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at King's College London, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine and equips students with transferable skills relevant for work in many other sectors. The course also features options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Pharmacology
Drug Action and Receptor Mechanisms
Medicinal Chemistry Principles
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology
Central Nervous System Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmacology Research Project
UCAS Code:B210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Chemistry and Biology. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects

International Baccalaureate

36 points

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£114,900

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£28,000£35,000£41,000
5 years£35,000£44,000£53,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary
This course
£44,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
25%Studying
10%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Pharmacology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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