Pharmacology with Research Placement BSc(Hons)

Interested in discovering how drugs work to fight diseases? Want to play your part in discovering new treatments in a fast-paced industry responding to a rapidly changing world? Our Pharmacology with Research Placement BSc(Hons) course offers a programme of learning designed to give you the solid grounding you need to set off on your chosen career path, whether it’s in research, pharmaceutical industries or the health sector. This degree introduces you to potentially exciting career opportunities where you can make an impact in a variety of areas, including medical research. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Laboratory Technicians, Clinical Research Associates, Biology Technicians, Biological Science Technicians and Biotechnologists.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. This version of the course includes a compulsory UK placement year in a supervised research placement in your area of interest, available after your second year, allowing you to put your skills to test at sites in the UK or abroad. You will also develop your deductive, analytical and communication skills, which will be vital in almost any field of work.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £17,600

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,600

21 September 2026

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom