Pharmacology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Lancaster University's four-year BSc Pharmacology (with Placement) degree provides a comprehensive understanding of drug interactions with living systems, including development, mechanisms, therapeutic uses, side effects, and societal/regulatory contexts. Ideal for gaining work experience, it includes a supported 12-month paid placement in industry, where students work full-time with equivalent training. The Careers and Placements Team offers guidance on CVs, interviews, digital profiles, and employer research via workshops, webinars, e-courses, and one-to-one sessions. Due to competition, unsuccessful students transfer to the three-year BSc Pharmacology.The curriculum begins with foundational modules in Year 1 (e.g., Introduction to Pharmacology, Drug Discovery), advances to core theory and skills in Year 2 (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Genetics), and allows tailored options in Year 3 (e.g., Neuropharmacology, Clinical Immunology). Delivered by the top-ranked Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences (Guardian University Guide 2024), it features state-of-the-art labs and a research project addressing challenges like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Visit the website for latest details.