Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons)
University of Westminster
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Pharmacology and physiology are closely related disciplines. Pharmacology is the study of drug action and how medicines may modify disease states. Physiology is concerned with how the body and its systems are controlled, and in the changes that lead to disease states.
The course will provide you with a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and other biomolecules at the whole-body, tissue, cellular and sub-cellular levels, and their use in medicines for the treatment of disease. It provides an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other areas of biomedical research, academia, the Scientific Civil Service and hospitals.
Opportunities exist for you to enhance your practical and related transferable skills within our research laboratories. Teaching is informed by high-quality research, in relevant cognate areas, within the Faculty.
In addition, new students will benefit from our use of the METI Patient Care Simulator platform, as an exciting novel teaching tool.
The Pharmacology and Physiology BSc Honours will enable you to acquire a broad understanding of the normal and abnormal physiological function, including the biology of representative disease states.
You will become proficient in explaining and applying information about the mode of therapeutic action, undesirable and toxic effects, absorption, distribution and elimination of exemplar drugs. You will also develop the problem-solving skills and research strategies necessary to evaluate, critically appraise and systematically review pharmacology and physiology.
The learning and teaching strategies include a mixture of formal contact – such as large and small group lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations – as well as independent work and online support activities.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmacology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £19000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £23000 | £12000 - £23500 | £10500 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmacology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23978 | £25153 | £30623 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20139 - £27255 | £19127 - £32941 | £23588 - £40824 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Health associate professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
64 - 80 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course.
64 to 80 UCAS Tariff points from the IB and English grade 4 HL, Maths grade 4
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5 | 5.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14400 | year 1 |
| International | £14400 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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, 2024
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Westminster in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Westminster in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a publicly funded research university located in London, England. Beginning its existence as a polytechnic institute in 1838, it only became an officially recognized university much later, in 1992. Westminster’s primary campus can be found on Regent Street of central London, with its secondary campuses being in the districts of Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022