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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology and Physiology
University of Westminster, London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacology and Physiology course at University of Westminster, London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
This should include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Pharmacology and Physiology course at University of Westminster, London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| Mathematics | D |
| Psychology | B |
| Geography | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| Mathematics | D |
| Psychology | B |
| Geography | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BB12
Here's what University of Westminster, London says about its Pharmacology and Physiology course.
Pharmacology and physiology are two closely related disciplines. Pharmacology is the study of drug action and how medicines may modify disease states. Physiology is concerned with how the body and its systems are controlled, and in the changes that lead to disease states (pathophysiology).
This course will provide you with a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and other biomolecules at the whole-body, tissue, cellular and sub-cellular levels, and their uses as medicines for the treatment of disease. It provides an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other areas of biomedical research, academia, the Scientific Civil Service and healthcare provision.
Opportunities exist for you to enhance your practical and related transferable skills within our research laboratories. Teaching is informed by high-quality research in relevant cognate areas, within the department.
In addition, new students will benefit from our use of the APOLLO Patient Care Simulator platform, as an exciting novel teaching tool.
The Pharmacology and Physiology BSc will enable you to acquire a broad understanding of the normal and abnormal physiological function, including the biology of representative disease states.
You'll become proficient in explaining and applying information about the mode of therapeutic action, undesirable and toxic effects, absorption, distribution and elimination of exemplar drugs. You'll also develop the problem-solving skills and research strategies necessary to evaluate, critically appraise and systematically review pharmacology and physiology.
The learning and teaching strategies include a mixture of formal contact – such as large and small group lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations – as well as independent work and online support activities.
Source: University of Westminster, London
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Pharmacology and Physiology at University of Westminster, London.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including industrial placement
Subjects
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
Start date
14 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 |
| EU | £17,600 per year |
| International | £17,600 per year |
University of Westminster, London student reviews
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1 year ago
I think the Student Union made great work for representing the undergraduate students interestes, but there was not enough representation for postgradu2019s students.
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The central London campuses seem more appealing for activities and lare study sessions.
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Although they had some financial programs to support rising costs of living, the application information eas not easy to access
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All departments were very supportive even before I enrolled and traveled to the UK.
Graduate
1 year ago
5 out 5. Great facilities and campuses locations
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1 year ago
Timetable, course structure and contents where great, although many of the teachers seem to know a lot and have a lot of expertise on their subject, but have not teaching qualities to make content interactive and appealing
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Westminster, London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Pharmacology and Physiology course at University of Westminster, London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
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?
91%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
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?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
87%
high
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?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
85%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Student information
The Pharmacology and Physiology course at University of Westminster, London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Westminster, London graduates who took Pharmacology and Physiology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
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