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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M110

Pharmacology

University of Bath
Bath, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at University of Bath is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Train to play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of therapeutic agents to improve global health. If you love lab work and are interested in health and disease but don't want to work in a patient-facing role, then this could be the course for you. Pharmacologists aim to develop safe and effective therapeutic agents. They study the pathological changes that underpin the development of disease and investigate the effects of drugs on the body, including their location and mechanism of action. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Pharmacology
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Pathophysiology and Disease
Drug Discovery and Development
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Organ System Pharmacology
UCAS Code:M110
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Typical offer: AAB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offer: BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers. Alternative offer: ABB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject plus plus additional study - please see the course page on our website.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and a second science or mathematics course. We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Standard Level in essential subjects Chemistry is required at Higher Level. If you are not studying a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry plus 7 in the Standard Level subject. Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course. We will accept either HL Mathematics course, and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Chemistry is required at Higher Level. If you are not studying a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the contextual offer is 36 points with 5, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry plus 7 in the Standard Level subject. Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,000

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 — University of Bath

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£29,000£40,000
5 years£29,000£34,500£42,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

35%Working
25%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%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
81%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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