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Pharmacology Degree
After sixth form or college. Studies how medicines work in the body. It isn't a route to becoming a pharmacist on its own.
- Level 6
- 3–4 years
- After sixth form or college
- 43 courses at 33 places
- Typical entrants around 128 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £30,000
- after 3 to 5 years £33,800
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Chemistry; A-level Biology or A-level Maths or A-level Physics. Helpful: Biology. Typical: AAB–BBB.
Careers it leads to
- Research scientist: Designs and runs experiments in universities, industry or government labs.
- Pharmacist: Advises on and supplies medicines in pharmacies, hospitals and GP practices.
Where to find it
Apply through UCAS.
Revision guides
A-level Chemistry · A-level Biology · A-level Maths · A-level Physics
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