Pharmacology (BSc)

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This course focuses on the molecular aspects of pharmacological agents, in particular, on neuroscience and neuropharmacology.

You'll take a range of compulsory modules each year. In years 2 and 3, you can also choose from optional modules that support your interests and career goals.

You do not need to select your modules when you apply. Your academic tutor will help you to customise your course.

Year 1 overview

Modules in your first year will give you a solid grounding in the key principles of pharmacology.

You'll explore the fundamentals of biochemistry, and take modules in:

• chemistry of life
• human genome
• cell biology
• physiology

Year 2 overview

This year will build your knowledge in pharmacology topics, including genetics and proteins.

A wide range of optional modules will allow you to expand your interests in specific areas. These include:

• bioinformatics

• immunology

• medical microbiology

• neuroscience

• vertebrate development

Year 3 overview

You'll complete an independent research project, choosing from a range of options. These include laboratory research, bioscience business, bioscience education or science communication.

Specialist pharmacology modules will look at toxicity and the central nervous system.

You can choose to develop your expertise in areas of particular interest, including:

• neurodegenerative disease

• biomedical technology

• biofilms

• cell signalling

• molecular cell biology

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Course time

How you'll spend your course time:

Course leader

Katrin Deinhardt is the course leader.

As a science graduate, you’ll have a wide variety of employment options. Some will directly use your scientific abilities, others will draw on the broader set of analytical skills gained throughout your course.

This degree will build your skills in gathering and interpreting information, as well as working within and leading teams.

As you lean how to become a pharmacist, you'll gain the opportunity to work in fields like:

• the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry

• postgraduate research training

• medical laboratories

• teaching

• forensic science

• the legal profession

• business management

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Work in industry

You can pause your studies between years 2 and 3 and work in the pharmacology industry.

Previous placements include work at:

• GlaxoSmithKline

• AstraZeneca

• Novartis

• Eli Lilly

• Pfizer

• Sanofi

• Jansen-Cilag

• Science and Technology Research Council

• Kew gardens

• Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

• Royal Marsden (NHS)

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £22,760.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

You'll need to consider extra costs for the following:

• approved calculators

• costs linked to the semester abroad

• printing and photocopying

• computer disks or usb drives

• computer hardware

• textbooks

• stationery

• printing

• parking

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: B210
• UCAS institution code: S27

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What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000