Pharmacology with Research Placement BSc(Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years inc. placement year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Pharmacy
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
At a glance
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Overview
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.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBB-BBC · Subjects: including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology |
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| UCAS Tariff points | 112–120 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Merit |
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: English Language, Mathematics |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: GBP 17,600
UK students: GBP 9,535
Start dates
21 SEP 2026
Application deadline
28 JUN 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
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Scholarships at University of Huddersfield
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Plan your first year
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Accept and pay the deposit
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Your CAS
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Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 28,139 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
Where you will study
Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom