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Foundation of Pharmacology
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences doctorate in pharmacology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Pharmacology and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Pharmacology Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- Students complete core courses (C- or higher) totalling 30 semester hours
- A qualifying examination
- Candidacy
- A dissertation committee
- Proposal defence
- Biannual reviews and an oral dissertation defence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 72 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
- BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent
- International equivalents accepted
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or international equivalents, Mature applicants considered
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Medicine and Biosciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each), IELTS 5.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

