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Bachelor of Medical Pharmacology
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 3-year full-time BSc degree in Medical Pharmacology, offered by the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Medical Pharmacology. Apply skills related to 3-year full-time degree
- Year one core modules include Skills for Science
- Structure and Function of Living Organisms. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Pharmaceutical Development
- Dentistry
- Veterinary science
- NHS laboratories
- Scientific information
- Medical writing
- Patent law
- Graduate entry managerial programmes
- Teaching
- Non-science disciplines
Curriculum
- 3-year full-time degree. Year one core modules include Skills for Science
- Structure and Function of Living Organisms
- The Dynamic Cell and Biological Chemistry. Later core modules include Medical Pharmacology Research Techniques
- Application of In-Vitro Pharmacology in Research and Principles of Neuropharmacology. Options include Clinical Anatomy
- Tropical Disease Pharmacology and Cancer Biology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer: A level AAB-ABB
- International Baccalaureate 34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
- Equivalent international qualifications accepted
- Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
- Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
- IB and international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 100
- PTE Academic 76
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the Medical Pharmacology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £36,075 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Department | School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Medical Pharmacology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £36,075 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 76.

