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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacology course at University of Bristol.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and one of Biology (or Human Biology), Physics, Mathematics or (Further Mathematics). Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and one of Biology (or Human Biology), Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Pharmacology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | B |
| Biology | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Geography | A* |
| Fine Art | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B212
Here's what University of Bristol says about its Pharmacology course.
The MSci Pharmacology degree is a four-year degree with an extended research project in the final year. This degree provides the opportunity to gain an excellent knowledge of pharmacology and apply it to experimental research. The extended project will provide valuable day-to-day experience of what it is like to be a researcher and develop the skills required to embark on a career in research.
The first three years of this degree follow the BSc Pharmacology course (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2026/pharmacology/bsc-pharmacology/), with the opportunity to study a number of core pharmacology units in the first two years. These units will introduce you to the fundamentals of drug action and how drugs interact with their targets.
The degree is focused on the pharmacology of the nervous and cardiovascular systems and provides extensive investigation into how drugs are being used in a variety of disorders. You will also be able to choose further units in the first two years, including biochemistry, molecular genetics, infection and immunity, cellular and molecular medicine and mammalian physiology.
Third-year units emphasise the molecular mechanisms of drug action within the nervous and cardiovascular systems. These units are taught from the current scientific literature and will take you to the forefront of current research, which you evaluate by undertaking a literature-based research project.
The final year of the MSci Pharmacology will focus on an extended research proposal within a research laboratory using advanced techniques. Alongside the project, you will take units that will develop valuable skills in communicating science to the public and will develop a portfolio of public engagement activities.
This final year will instil a range of skills essential for understanding how to plan and conduct research projects; these skills are widely applicable to future employment and will also benefit those considering future PhD training.
Source: University of Bristol
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Bristol
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pharmacology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £33,400 per year |
| International | £33,400 per year |
University of Bristol student reviews
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2nd year
Mathematics
5 months ago
Variety of different societies offered. Lots of polls etc. sent out so seemed to have an interest in student voices. Subsidised food :)
2nd year
Mathematics
5 months ago
Excellent night life + gay scene. Also lots of excellent art events (markets, little arthouse cinemas, museums) if you're so inclined. Not crazy-busy, for a city.
2nd year
Mathematics
5 months ago
Low-income, and so was offered a lot of additional assistance. Still, Bristol is quite an expensive place to live, so do be wary.
2nd year
Mathematics
5 months ago
Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.
2nd year
Mathematics
5 months ago
Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...
2nd year
Mathematics
5 months ago
Decently-structured timetable: not too overwhelming, but enough things on each day to justify commuting. Had enough time to get to each location. Feedback was generally very good---better on the maths side I would say, however my first philosophy essay received some incredibly thorough feedback. Lec...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bristol
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 University of Bristol 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?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
57%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
57%
low
Learning resources
75%
low
Learning resources
75%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
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?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Pharmacology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Bristol graduates who took Pharmacology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Protective service occupations
10%
Sports and fitness occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bristol graduates who took Pharmacology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£41.2k
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
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