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BSc Pharmacology
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Objectives
Pharmacology involves the study of how chemical substances (either synthetic or naturally occurring drugs, neurotransmitters or hormonal molecules) interact with living cells and tissues
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements * 200-260 points including a minimum of 180 points from two full 6-unit awards or one full 12-unit award * Post-16 qualifications should include a science subject at A2- Level, preferably Biology * You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2 * If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience - check out the UCAS tariff conversion table via the UCAS website
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Academic title
BSc Pharmacology
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Course description
BSc Pharmacology
Programme
-Year 1 looks at the nature of infectious disease and at basic principles of immunology. It investigates changes in form and function throughout the human life cycle, and explores disease prevention and treatment. Human physiology is considered, as well as fundamental principles of microbiology.
-Year 2 explores proteins, the immunology principles of human physiology and metabolism, and introduces you to practical physiology and pharmacology. Your second year also takes an in-depth look at the subject of immunology.
-In Year 3, you can either undertake a work placement or go straight to your final year which covers principles behind the introduction of a drug into the clinical situation. It examines current and developing research themes that may contribute to healthcare provision. It explores the influence of exercise on the health of the musculoskeletal system, investigates techniques of studying the human nervous system, and looks at issues surrounding quality control, audit and assurance in healthcare science.
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