About Pharmacology Bsc Honours in Newcastle University

This degree explores how drugs work on the human body. It gives you specialist knowledge relevant to a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs act on the human body and vice versa. It is thanks to pharmacologists that you can take an aspirin when you get a headache, or anaesthetic when you have a filling.

We introduce you to the drugs that affect major systems of the body, including the central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems. 

Topics include:

• pharmacological techniques 
• toxicology
• anticancer drugs

You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes. You also develop a sound understanding of the drug development process.

Study with us and you'll:

• train in techniques and in vivo skills that are in demand in the pharmaceutical industry and research
• boost your CV through work experience here at the University
• learn from experts and graduate with the latest knowledge of human health and disease

In your final year you complete a research project on a topic that interests you.

This gives you practical experience of planning and conducting research, boosting your CV with desirable research skills.

Most students do their project work in one of our research institutes.

Here, you're working alongside leading scientists. You'll develop advanced scientific skills and get an insight into a career as a researcher.

Your project may be:

• a laboratory project in one of our internationally rated research institutes
• a laboratory project in a research laboratory abroad
• a clinical study under the supervision of one of the medically qualified staff working within our Faculty
• a project with a local school or college
• an IT-based project

Typically we recognise a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to ABB at A level.

This can be awarded by:

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
• Various state boards
• Autonomous schools

Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.

Please check course specific entry requirements as they do vary across courses, with ABB typically the minimum required.

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Candidates can refer to the official website of the University for Details regarding specific courses.

Application Process

• Application:

UG applications- Apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission (UCAS).

PG applications- Apply through University’s online application system

• Application deadline:

UG Courses: January 15th, for Medicine –October 15th

PG Courses: Varies as per programs

• General requirements: Official academic transcripts, official degree completion certificate, Letter of Recommendations
• Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, personal statement, essay, and research proposal (for research programs).
• English Proficiency Test: The acceptable English test scores are given below: