Pharmacology and Health Science (With Foundation Year)
University of BedfordshireCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Health Science (With Foundation Year) at University of Bedfordshire. Based in Luton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On this degree, you develop a range of skills in pharmacology and health sciences, with laboratory work and real-world application enabling you to put those skills into practice. You start by building a firm foundation in areas including chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and cell biology. You then progress to subjects at the forefront of modern research such as immunology, pharmacogenetics and toxicology, giving you a complete perspective on the entire drug discovery and development process from ‘invention’, through the clinical phases, to the drug reaching patients. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | C - B |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
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 — University of Bedfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £33,000 | £41,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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