Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 210 graduates of Pharmacology BSc (Hons) and other courses in CAH02 at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH02.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH02
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of CAH02 at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £26000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £21000 - £29000 | £21000 - £33500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25018 | £24761 | £30546 |
25-75 percentile range | £22509 - £29964 | £18767 - £33282 | £22522 - £40793 |
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Course Description
Examine how we develop the next generation of drugs to treat disease in humans and animals, providing an improved quality of life for all.
On your three-year Pharmacology degree you will explore how we develop the next generation of drugs for treating bacterial infection, Cancer, AIDS, and heart failure.
You will learn the major concepts and principles of pharmacology in years one and two through core topics, before completing a research project of your own in your third year.
Our teaching staff are actively involved in pharmacological research in areas such as nerve damage and recovery, developmental biology, oncology and the development of new antibiotics which will feed into your learning.
You will have the opportunity between years two and three to spend a year in employment, putting your skills to use in the pharmaceutical industry. You will also have the opportunity to spend a semester at a partner university aboard during year two.
A Pharmacology degree will equip you for careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, scientific officer roles, teaching, forensic medicine and managerial roles in business. There is also the opportunity to go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.
Pharmacology ranks fifth in the Russell Group in UK Complete University Guide 2022.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Pharmacology BSc (Hons) at University of Southampton
25% | Administrative occupations |
25% | Conservation and environment professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Animal care and control services |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Pharmacology
All Pharmacology courses of University of Southampton
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4). We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | **Band C: 6**5 with 6.0 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £27400 | year 1 |
International | £27400 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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)
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About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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