Pharmacology BSc Honours UCAS Code: B210 (3 years)School of Biomedical Sciences

Pharmacology at Newcastle focuses mainly on the way drugs exert their therapeutic effect in humans by modifying disease processes, as well as the mechanisms of toxicity associated with their use.

This degree provides you with a sound knowledge of pharmacology as well as the practical and core skills necessary for employment after graduation.

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

This Stage is shared by all of our biomedical and biomolecular sciences degrees so you can change from one degree to another after Stage 1 if you wish.

You may also apply to transfer to our degree in Medicine or Dentistry (places are available on a competitive basis).

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

Stage 3

Compulsory modules 
Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

Please note

The modules listed here are those currently being taught in this academic year and may vary for your year of entry.