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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacology course at Keele University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B210
Here's what Keele University says about its Pharmacology course.
Are you fascinated by the intricate workings of medicines and their effects on human health? Our Pharmacology BSc investigates some of the most exciting areas of current life sciences research. From understanding how drugs work in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, to exploring emerging technologies in drug development, you will gain the analytical, problem solving, practical and employability skills to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine. .
Why choose this course?
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Top 10 in England for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
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Focus on the applications of biochemistry, physiology and molecular cell biology to pharmacology and modern drug discovery
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Apply your learning in our state-of-the-art laboratories
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Innovative and authentic assessments are designed to foster creativity, leadership and self-reflection
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Comprehensive programme of academic and professional development workshops to enhance your employability skills
Pharmacology provides a unique opportunity to explore the science behind how drugs interact with the body, and in turn how the body modifies drugs and their role in treating diseases. It’s a field that sits at the heart of pharmaceutical advancements, combining biology, chemistry, and physiology to improve healthcare and save lives.
Studying Pharmacology at Keele provides a diverse and comprehensive coverage of modern biological and chemical sciences with a focus on molecular pharmacology and drug discovery.
Building on this foundation, you will delve into the mechanisms of drug action for treating various conditions, including cardio-metabolic disorders and central nervous system diseases. You will also gain foundations in drug discovery, and explore the concept of selective toxicity, its application in addressing microbial infections, cancer therapies, and the effects of drugs of abuse and poisons.
In your final year you will investigate the drug development pipeline, from drug candidate selection to clinical trials, while developing an awareness of experimental methodologies and ethical considerations. The wider societal impact of pharmacology is also examined, including medicines management and agricultural applications, such as the action and health implications of pesticides.
About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Source: Keele University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Pharmacology at Keele University.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Keele
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich with time abroad
Subjects
• Pharmacology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
Keele University reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Keele University students who took the Pharmacology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
99%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
59%
low
Organisation and management
59%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
49%
low
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
71%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
79%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
84%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
86%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
77%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
80%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Keele University. These students are taking Pharmacology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Keele University graduates who took Pharmacology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
83%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
77%
Other Health Professionals
6%
Sales occupations
4%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
2%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Keele University graduates who took Pharmacology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.3k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£40.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Pharmacology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Keele University on The Student Room.
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