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BSc (Hons)

Physiology & Pharmacology (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

P746

Delivery

Campus Taught

If you’re interested in how the human body functions then you’ll love our Physiology and Pharmacology (Foundation Entry) course. We’ll equip you with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and prepare you to take on a full honours degree.

On this course you’ll study the human body in both normal and altered states, looking at the development of disease and how we use drugs to combat such disease. It’s ideal if you’re thinking about a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development, lab work or other bioscience-based professions.

Foundation entry degree courses like this one are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree but you don’t have the qualifications needed to directly enter the full honours degree programme.

During the foundation year we’ll equip you with the essential knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical science skills you’ll need to succeed at degree level.

Why study with us

The Foundation Year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. You’ll gain a sound understanding of how drugs and medicines can have a beneficial effect on the body and how adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals can arise.
During your foundation year you’ll build your confidence and become an independent learner. You’ll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities.
Physiology and Pharmacology (Foundation Entry) is ranked 3rd in the UK with 99% of students in graduate-level work or further study after graduating (Complete University Guide 2021)

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What you'll do

Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.
If you progress onto the full degree, you’ll have the chance to go an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.
You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Join us on campus

Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff & chat to students.

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Future Careers

This BSc (Hons) Physiology and Pharmacology is the ideal degree if you’re looking to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry – drug testing, drug research, drug design and development.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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We use a diverse range of teaching methods including lectures, small-group tutorials, computer-based learning, laboratory classes and practical workshop sessions.

On this course you will take modules in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Study Skills. This will prepare you for the first year of the degree programme in Physiology and Pharmacology.

Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors.

Teaching on the course comprises a diverse range of methods and styles including lectures, tutorials, workshops, computer-based learning and laboratory practicals. As well as the traditional methods of teaching, e-learning (based around a virtual learning environment) and problem-based learning techniques will be used. There will be a number of opportunities for you to develop individual and team working skills.

Assessments are by a combination of in-class tests, online tests, lab books, practical reports and poster and oral presentations, allowing a full range of skills to be developed.