Pathway to a degree in Medical Pharmacology

The Pathway to a degree in Medical Pharmacology has been designed for adult learners interested in returning to education.

This pathway would be ideal for students who want to pursue a career in biomedical research within the pharmaceutical industry or other biomedical fields.

The Pathway is made up of 60 credits worth of core and optional modules. Modules are taught mostly in the evenings and at weekends.

Applicants wishing to enrol on the Pathway to a degree in Medical Pharmacology will need 5 GCSEs A-C/9-4 including Maths, English/Welsh (if you went to a Welsh-medium school) and Double Science (or Chemistry and another Science).

Modules

Core Modules

• Introduction to Human Biology (20 credits)
• Fundamental Chemistry: The Building Blocks of Life and Matter (20 credits)

Optional modules

• Medical Imaging and the Human Body (10 credits)
• Research Methods (10 credits)
• Diseases and Disorders of the Brain (10 credits)
• A Gentle Introduction to Data Analysis using R (10 credits)

Duration

Under normal circumstances, you can expect to complete the pathway within one year, but you can take longer if needed.

Cost

Learn more about course costs by going to the Funding and Finance page.

Contact

If you have any queries or would like to find out more about this pathway, please contact: