Pharmacology is a biomedical science central to modern medicine. The course focuses on the study of cause and progression of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, AIDS, malaria, as well as how drug molecules can relieve the symptoms of disease. The course takes a traditional and modern approach in studying drug design, and the pathways involved in getting an approved drug into the clinic. Research groups and/or local clinicians may also be involved in the course.
Course Details - Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Each module is usually assessed through: examination and course work. The proportion of each will vary between modules, and the coursework may comprise a written report, a case study, a literature review, a poster or an oral presentation.
The research dissertation will be assessed by the submission of a 4,000 word research paper.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
B210
Institution code:
C55
Campus Name:
Chester
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including Chemistry.
To include Chemistry.
Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit including 15 units in Chemistry.
To include 5 or above in HL Chemistry
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; BTEC Diploma (Applied Science): D*D* - must include sufficient Chemistry units
To include Chemistry.
A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
79%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Provider information
Parkgate Road
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Chester
CH1 4BJ
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