Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience Study Guide 2026/27

What you can study 

Part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, the School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience encompasses internationally recognised research groups whose interests extend from the cell to the whole animal, ranging from cell signalling and neuropharmacology to cardiovascular and respiratory function and the study of sensory and sensorimotor systems in the intact brain. We are at the forefront in the use of interactive media, with the development of eBioLabs and the AIMS Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, to ensure the highest quality teaching and student experience.

You will find units on:

  • medicine and drugs
  • health and disease
  • pain, behaviour and disorders

Pre-requisites

  • Year 1 units are suitable for students with secondary school Chemistry and preferably another Science (e.g. Biology).
  • Year 2 units require some university study in the discipline.
  • Year 3 units require a strong background in the discipline.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Thinking of applying to Medical School?

Year 1

Pre-requisites: secondary school Chemistry and preferably another Science (e.g. Biology)

Teaching Block 1

Teaching Block 2

Year 2

Pre-requisites: some university study in the discipline.

Teaching Block 1

Teaching Block 2

Year 3

Pre-requisites: strong background of study in the relevant discipline.

Teaching Block 1

Teaching Block 2

Thinking of applying to Medical School?

Planning to apply to medical school in the future? See our Medical Sciences Study Taster guide which outlines units suitable for students who are pre-med.

Application queries

Contact the Centre for Study Abroad inbound team if you have any queries about the application process for the study abroad programmes:

Phone: +44 117 39 40207
Email: cfsa-inbound@bristol.ac.uk