- UCAS course code
- B217
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Pharmacology with Entrepreneurship
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Duration: 4 Years Full Time
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: B217 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Study with a language
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: AAA-AAB including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB-ABC including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB-ABC including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36-35 points overall with 6, 6, 6 to 6, 6, 5 at HL, including specific requirements
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £34,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Course unit details:
Preclinical Study Design for Biomedical Research
| Unit code | BIOL31841 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 3 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Preclinical Study Design for Biomedical Research will present key topics at the forefront of modern medical and life sciences research, from both academic and industry perspectives. The unit will draw together legislation and ethics, 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement), experimental design, data handling and statistics, interpretation of animal research and its translation to clinical research for students who may wish to follow a career path in academia or industry.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to provide a thorough understanding of the use of animals in research, with students developing abilities in experimental design, data interpretation, experience in dealing with experimental problems, a realistic attitude to whole-animal research and an understanding of the basis of experimental variability.
PLEASE NOTE: This unit has restricted numbers and it may not be possible for students to be enrolled on this unit during the one-week course unit change period at the start of semester 1 (L) units.
Learning outcomes
• To recognise different aspects of normal research animal behaviour and how these can be modified by drugs.
• Develop an ability to design, analyse and interpret real experimental data.
• Understand strengths and limitations of animal models and how these translate to clinical research.
• Understand how to find, identify and interpret key data, concepts and ideas and to pass these on to others.
Syllabus
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1 | Animal experimental design & statistics | Lecture & Workshop / small group teaching | Course work only:
Feedback methodsStudents will gain feedback in workshops and small group teaching sessions from different academic staff to gain a well-rounded view of animal research. They will also gain experience in giving peer feedback as well as receiving peer feedback. Written feedback on summative assessments will also be provided. Recommended readingSpecified reading will be given on Blackboard and in workshops during the course. Study hours
Teaching staff
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