Course Summary: October 4, 2022
        Pharmacology
        BSc Honours
           UCAS code: B210
           Full time
           3 years
           Next start date: September 2022
        This accredited Pharmacology degree will equip you with the specialist 
        knowledge and skills you need for a career as a leader in the pharmaceutical 
        industry.
        Fees (per year)
           Home: £9250
           International: £24600
        Entry requirements and offers
           A Level: AAB
           IB: 34 points
        View contextual offers
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        UCAS Institution name and code:
           NEWC / N21
        Course overview
        Our Pharmacology BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your practical 
        and scientific understanding of pharmacology, toxicology and the human body. 
        It will set you on the path for a career at the forefront of the pharmaceutical 
        industry. 
        We are a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our world-
        leading and expert staff will lead the teaching on your degree. This ensures you 
        will graduate with a cutting-edge knowledge of pharmacology.
        You will study a range of topics, including:
           drug development
           pharmacogenetics
           microbiology and immunology
           anti-cancer drugs
        You will develop practical biomedical and research skills, and the most up-to-
        date laboratory and clinical approaches used in pharmacology. You'll also gain 
        an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes.
        Your course and study experience - disclaimers and terms and conditions  
        Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the 
        programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to 
        make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.
        View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your 
        Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2022-23.
        See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives 
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         details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or 
         University services.
         Quality and ranking
             17th in the UK - The Complete University Guide 2023 (Pharmacology and 
             Pharmacy)
             18th in the UK - Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 (Pharmacy and 
             Pharmacology category)
             Top 125 for Clinical and Health – Times Higher Education World University 
             Rankings by Subject 2022
             Top 150 for Pharmacy and Pharmacology - QS World University Rankings 
             by Subject 2022
             1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times 
             Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
             65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence 
             Framework 2021
             42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research 
             Excellence Framework 2021
             Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
         Professional accreditation
         This degree has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).
         Accreditation by the RSB recognises academic excellence in the biosciences 
         that educates the research and development leaders and innovators of the 
         future.
         All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.
         Additional information
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         Transfer to our Medicine or Dentistry degrees
         There is flexibility to transfer between our degree programmes at the end of the 
         first year if you find your interests change.
         You can also apply to transfer to our Medicine or Dentistry degree. This 
         opportunity is open to UK, EU and international students. It is competitive, with a 
         limited number of places available. Students are selected on the basis of 
         academic performance in the first year, a UCAT score, a personal statement and, 
         if shortlisted, an interview.
         Find out about transferring courses
         Modules and learning
         Modules
         The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
         Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, 
         and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 
         Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically 
         to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies 
         and partners, and student feedback.
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