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Master of Science - MSci

Pharmacology with Integrated Master's

Keele University

(3.9)
55 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacology with Integrated Master's course at Keele University.

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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)

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Keele University. These students are taking Pharmacology with Integrated Master's or another course from the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryC
MathematicsC
PsychologyB
SociologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B212

Here's what Keele University says about its Pharmacology with Integrated Master's course.

Advance your career in pharmacology by gaining master's level problem-solving, communication and research skills to drive innovation in drug discovery and development. Combing a unique blend of cutting-edge theory and extensive practical experience, our four-year programme will be of particular interest to those who wish to continue in a research career, such as further study to PhD level, work in industry or the wider bioscience sector.

Why choose this course?

  • Gain the master's level research skills to get ahead in industry or academia

  • Advanced understanding of the processes involved in research dissemination and funding

  • Innovative and authentic assessments are designed to foster creativity, leadership and self-reflection

  • Apply your learning in our state-of-the-art laboratories, gaining hands-on practical skills in the design and conduct of authentic research studies

  • Develop advanced understanding of the processes involved in research dissemination and funding

Our MSci programme is designed to enhance your employability and deepen your subject-specific expertise by exploring advanced research topics, such as experimental design, data analysis, presentation, evaluation, literature reviews, and grant proposals. You will also develop advanced research skills by undertaking an extended research project where you will formulate a research question and design and conduct investigations to address it.

Your final year is strategically designed to provide you with advanced employability skills and subject-specific knowledge. You'll gain sophisticated problem-solving and communication skills, critically evaluate scientific literature, and undertake an authentic extended research project. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional skills such as leadership, innovation, communication and the ability to work safely and ethically.

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 with Integrated Master's at Keele University.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Master of Science - MSci

Department

School of Life Sciences

Location

Main Site | Keele

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

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 student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 55 reviews from Keele University's students and alumni
5 star
31%
4 star
41%
3 star
17%
2 star
7%
1 star
4%
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Super good facilities with everything being nearby to campus

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My dream course!!!

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Keele University

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 with Integrated Master's course - or another course in the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

68%

low

How well organised is your course?

49%

low

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

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

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

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 with Integrated Master's or another course from the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female68%Male32%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students565
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Keele University graduates who took Pharmacology with Integrated Master's - or another course in the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy

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 with Integrated Master's - or another course in the same subject area.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy

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 with Integrated Master's.

Source: LEO

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

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