Pharmacology with Business
UCAS Code: B2N1
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Biology or Chemistry with a grade C, plus one other Science subject
Can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects to achieve 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points to include 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry and Biology units at minimum of Merit grade.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Equivalent of 104 UCAS points which must include a minimum of H3 in Biology or Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science / Forensic subjects considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science / Forensic subjects considered.
112 UCAS points with Advanced Higher in Chemistry or Biology at a minimum of a grade C
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– This course meets the core curriculum requirements set out by the British Pharmacology Society (BPS), the professional association for pharmacologists.
– You may study pharmacology on its own or in combination with business.
– You can choose a year’s work experience placement or spend time studying abroad.
**About this course**
How exactly do medicinal drugs treat and prevent disease? How are they are discovered and tested? How do they affect society? If you want to delve deeper into these questions, this could be the course for you.
This course focuses on biological processes, rather than chemical ones. It examines how drugs affect their target areas (such as major organs and systems) and how the body reacts.
You’ll study the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases, drugs that act on the brain (such as antidepressants), new drugs that treat cardiovascular disease, and the issues of drug abuse and addiction.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1: LS4001 - Genes, Cells and Tissues, LS4002 - Essential Biochemistry, LS4003 - Scientific and Laboratory Skills, LS4004 - Human Physiology.
Year 2: LS5001 - Molecular Biology of the Cell (full field only), LS5003 - Principles of Pharmacology with Research Methods, LS5008 - Infection and Immunity, LS5010 - Systems Pharmacology.
Year 3 core modules: LS6002 - Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science (option for major field), LS6003 - Chemotherapy of Infectious and Neoplastic Disease, LS6014 - Project.
Year 3 optional modules: LS6001 - Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics (full field only), LS6004 - Brain and Behaviour.
Assessment methods
Teaching includes lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory work. There is an emphasis on problem-based/case-based learning as the course progresses.
Assessment is by exams and also a variety of different forms of coursework, including oral presentations, reports, essays and poster presentations.
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The Uni
Kingston University
Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Top job areas of graduates
As only a relatively small number of students study pharmacology or toxicology, these statistics refer most closely to the graduate prospects of pharmacy graduates, so bear that in mind when you review them. Only a handful of students take first degrees in pure toxicology every year — the subject is more popular at Masters level. Pharmacology is a degree that tends to lead to jobs in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and outcomes are improving again after a difficult time in the last few years. Jobs in pharmacology are often very specialist and so it’s no surprise that pharmacologists are amongst the most likely of all students to go on to a doctorate — if you want a job in research, start thinking about a PhD. As for pharmacy, unemployment rates are below 1% and 95% of pharmacy graduates had jobs as pharmacists (mostly in retail pharmacists) six months after they left their courses - employment rates have gone up significantly in the last couple of years.
Business studies
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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy
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