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BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics
at Queen Mary University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,150
Country Rank#14
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have identified pharmacology - the study of medicines - as a major skills gap.

By taking our Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics BSc, you’ll be well placed to meet the shortfall.

Led by Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and co-taught by the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, this programme brings together the core strengths of both schools.

The programme will give you a strong foundation in biomedical science and molecular and clinical pharmacology. Practical sessions in our modern labs will give you hands-on experience of using scientific instruments.

You’ll understand the drug development cycle, from initial idea to the patient’s bedside, through studying drug regulation, safety, bioethics, clinical trials, risk/benefit assessments and personalised medicine. You’ll also look at the practical aspects of managing a pharmacology business, including research and development costs, pricing, marketing and licensing.

Course Content
Structure
You can complete your Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

YEAR 0

Foundation

One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:

Mathematics A or
Mathematics B

Semester 1

Compulsory
- Communication in Science & Technology
- Form and Function in Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
Semester 2

Compulsory
- A Closer Look at Chemistry
- Diversity and Ecology
- Molecules to Cells
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 1
- Biomedical Physiology I - Exchange, Movement and Integration
- Biomolecules of Life
- Cells
- Human Anatomy
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Molecular Genetics
- Research Skills for Pharmacologists
- Tissue Biology
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 2

Compulsory
- Basic Immunology
- Biomedical Physiology II - Cardiovascular and Respiratory
- Clinical Pharmacology and the Assessment of Drug Safety
- Drug Target and Identification
- Human Molecular Biology
- The Business of Pharmacology
Choose two from
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Essential Biochemistry for Human Life
- Human Genetic Disorders
- Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry
- Research design and analysis
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 3

Compulsory
- Classic Papers and Current Topics in Pharmacology
- Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs
- Drug Design
- Translational Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics
Choose from
- Project: Engaging the Public with Science
- Project Skills in the Life Sciences
- Research Project in Pharmacology
Choose two from
- Advanced Human Genetic Disorders
- Advanced Immunology
- Biomarkers in Neuroscience
- Cancer Biology
- Molecular Basis of Personalised Medicine
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Entry Requirement
Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations. The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening). However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses. Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere
Fees & Scholarships
Home fees £9,250

Overseas fees £25,150

Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Career Prospect
Medicine or dentistry
The Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics programme provides a strong background for medicine or dentistry, as you will have studied a wide range of biomedical subjects and developed an in-depth knowledge of medicines.

The 19 highest-ranked students from our Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics programmes are guaranteed an interview for the five-year A100 Medicine MBBS degree at Queen Mary University of London. Students are selected at the end of the second year on the basis of an aggregate of academic ranking (50%) and UCAT score (50%).

Of these students, the top five will also be considered for the four-year A101 MBBS Graduate Entry Programme.

Other careers
93 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2017/18).
- Some graduates pursue a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, within a regulatory agency or in a wider biomedical area.
- Some opt for postgraduate study. Top graduates will be eligible for fully-funded PhD training within Queen Mary’s William Harvey Research Institute.
- Others transfer their skills to careers in diverse fields, including media, technology and management.
Examples of careers recent Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics graduates have gone on to do include:
- Analytical R&D Scientist at Lonza
- Healthcare Scientist at Public Health England
- Trainee Healthcare Partner at McKesson
- IPU Senior Classifier at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Clinical Research - Data Manager at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- PhD student at the William Harvey Institute

Cost Of Studying At Queen Mary University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics at Queen Mary University of London