Course Summary

The MSci pharmacology course will provide you with a range of progressive, coherent and challenging learning opportunities informed by research, scholarly activity and appropriate development of skills. Specifically, the course will provide you with a deep-rooted understanding of the fundamentals principles of chemistry and biology as applicable to pharmacology. You will gain an understanding of normal and abnormal bodily function, the biology of disease (aetiology and epidemiology) and the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of medicines and their actions (interactions, adverse reactions and misuse) and therapeutic uses. You will also be supported in the development of intellectual and key interpersonal skills as well as subject knowledge that will equip you for life-long learning and employability. At Masters level you will have the opportunity to undertake in-depth study of new and emerging themes in pharmacology which will equip you with cutting edge knowledge in the subject and enable you to specialise in an area of choice

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B211

Institution code: W75

Campus Name: University of Wolverhampton

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To include Chemistry and Biology

45 L3 credits - 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

in Applied Science

in Applied Science

GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an accepted equivalent. Only the following equivalent qualifications are accepted for English: Functional Skills Level 2 English and OCN Access to HE Core English (12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in English) Only the following equivalent qualifications are accepted for Mathematics: Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and OCN Access to HE Core Mathematics (12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in Mathematics) Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

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Provider information

Wulfruna Street
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Wolverhampton
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