Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2020/21 and 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Pharmacology BSc/MPharmacol
Note: Data combined for multiple years due to small cohort sizes
Example job titles
- Associate Scientist
- British Army Officer
- Healthcare Assistant
- In Vivo Scientist
- Market Access Associate
- Medical Writer
- Research Assistant
- Pension Administrator
- Product Delivery Scientist
- Secondary School Teacher
- Science/Laboratory Technician
Example employers
- Cancer Research Horizons
- Engitix Therapeutics
- Fishawack Health
- GSK
- Johnson and Johnson
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Mosaic Therapeutics
- Nature Metrics
- NHS
- Nottingham University Hospitals Trust
- University of Oxford
- Wellcome Sanger Institute
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2020/21 and 2021/22 cohorts 1 | 60 |
| % response rate | 81% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 58% |
| Further study, training or research | 25% |
| Self-employed/own business | |
| Other 3 | 4% |
| Unemployed 4 | 13% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Pharmacologists are integral to global healthcare, focusing on the discovery, design and development of therapeutic agents. The degree develops essential practical skills, including complex data management, research methodology, attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
Industries
Career paths span the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, government departments and research institutions. The British Pharmacological Society emphasises the profession's role in extending healthy human lifespans through both novel drug development and enhancement of existing treatments. Career progression may lead to specialisation in specific diseases or therapeutic agents, with opportunities to manage comprehensive drug discovery programmes or departments.
Occupations
The degree offers extensive opportunities in cutting-edge research and industry positions, where professionals make crucial decisions regarding drug treatment efficacy. While many graduates pursue specialised scientific careers, the transferable skills acquired enable diverse career paths in scientific writing, communications, policy development and regulatory affairs. Additional opportunities exist in finance, insurance, management and marketing sectors.
Further study
Some graduates opt for further specialisation through professional qualifications in actuarial science or accountancy, whilst others pursue teaching through PGCE programmes or advance academic research via PhD studies.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?