• Pharmacology is the study of the action of drugs or other chemicals on living systems.
• Pharmacology studies the mechanism of action of drugs and the effects of drugs at the whole body level (therapeutic pharmacology), at the tissue level (systematic pharmacology) and at the level of DNA (molecular pharmacology).
• Pharmacology encompasses therapeutic pharmacology (the use of medicines in disease), chemotherapy (the use of drugs to kill foreign cells), pharmacovigilance (the monitoring of adverse reactions to drugs), drug discovery and development (techniques used in industry and academic research)
• The demand for new drugs continues and the University of Hertfordshire has strong links with the pharmaceutical industry which is located in this region.

Entry requirements

260 UCAS points to include 2 Science A levels one must be either Biology or Chemistry (other subjects accepted as a science: Psychology, Physics, Maths & Geography). GCSE English Language, Maths & Double Science (or 2 single sciences) at Grade C or above

BTEC Nationals (NQF/QCF) in Applied Science only at DMM. GCSE English Language, Maths & Double Science (or 2 single sciences)at Grade C or above.

Successful completion of Access to HE with Merit Profile in 45 credits at Level 3 (Other science related access courses will require evaluation to check the scientific content).

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Full Time/Sandwich
• Part Time
• Sandwich Placement/ Study Abroad
• Sandwich
• Full Time

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation