Pharmacology Degree

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Introduction

Course Structure

Admissions

Academic Requirements

• University of Aberdeen BBB
• University of Bath: ABB
• University of Bradford
• University of Bristol: ABB
• Cardiff University : ABB
• University of Central Lancashire
• Coventry University
• University of Dundee: CCC
• University of East London
• University of Glasgow: ABB
• University of Hertfordshire
• Kings College London: ABB
• Kingston University: 200-280 UCAS points
• University of Leeds: AAA-BBB
• University of Liverpool: ABB-BBB
• London Metropolitan University
• University of Manchester AAA-ABB
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Nottingham Trent University: C in Biology and a total of 260 points
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Southampton
• University College London: AABe-BBBe

• KEY: in italics = Universities that DO NOT offer pure pharmacology degrees

UCAS Form & Personal Statement

Course Structure

Cardiff University

BSc Medical Pharmacology: 3 years, with the chance to continue in Cardiff entering the 2nd year of medicine (subject to fulfilling the requirements set by the med school) 16 places max each year.

First Year

Common first year shared with Biomedical Sciences route in Cardiff School of Biosciences. Topics studied include:

• Human Structure (i.e Anatomy)
• Physiology
• Basic Pharmacology
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Microbiology

Second Year

2 different choices available: the medical route, which you need to do if you want to try and get a place on the cardiff MBBCh, or the science route. Medical route includes the human anatomy/dissection module, shared with 1st year medicine, and 'Health and Society'. Science route means 2 modules taught by the School of Biosciences (from a choice of several.) Other topics:

• Research Techniques
• In Vitro Pharmacology
• Cardiovascular, endocrine and paracrine, CNS pharmacology
• Practical Biochemistry

Third Year

Third year is the same for all students: 40 credits (1/3 of the final year) is based on a research project, chosen at the start of 1st term. Third year is shared with up to 8 medical students intercalating in pharmacology. No optional modules are available. Other topics studied include

• Vascular Biology
• Cytokine therapeutics
• Immunology
• Critical Analysis of the Literature

'Disclaimer: Things may change for students starting their degree in 2011/2012 !'

Life as a Pharmacology Student

Graduate Destinations and Career Prospects

• Graduate Medicine degrees
• Further study: Masters/Doctorate
• Teaching: PGCE

See Also

• Pharmacy and Pharmacology - discuss pharmacy and pharmacology courses at uni in here.
• Science Study Help - ask questions about your homework, coursework and your revision.