Physiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Physiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25091 | £26151 | £32202 |
25-75 percentile range | £22302 - £29773 | £20282 - £34884 | £24436 - £42225 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
If you have an interest in the human body and want to learn more about how the body functions to maintain a stable environment then our Physiology and Pharmacology programme is the ideal course for you.
Why study with us
- Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.
- You will be taught by GPhC registered working pharmacists, pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, biologists, biomedical scientists and pharmaceutics experts.
- You can undertake opportunities to collaborate with academics through our Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme.
What you'll do
- This is a lab-based programme taught in modern facilities similar to those used in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Taught by internationally-recognised research-active scientists investigating various neuronal and psychiatric disorders and brain cancers, you’ll be exposed to data from key fields of research relevant to many current major medical problems.
- You’ll have the opportunity in your second year to study abroad and this includes European countries and the USA. You could also work as a paid summer intern in the labs.
Future Careers
It is the perfect route if you want a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development, lab work or other bioscience based careers.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Pharmacology courses of University of Central Lancashire
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
30% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
20% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
0% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Pharmacology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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