Pharmacology, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

A pharmacology degree offers the chance to study and research new and existing drugs, their mechanisms of action, effects on the body, and role in addressing global healthcare challenges. Aligned with the British Pharmacological Society’s core curriculum, the program emphasizes practical learning in state-of-the-art laboratories, covering drug development, therapeutic uses, side effects, and societal/regulatory contexts. You will build skills in experimental design, research, data analysis, statistics, teamwork, and communication, opening careers in pharmacology, management, teaching, marketing, or finance.The structured course includes Year 1 foundations in biomedical pharmacology, genetics, and molecular biology; Year 2 advanced topics like molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, and drug design; Year 3 studying abroad at a partner university; and Year 4 focusing on neuropharmacology, advanced drug development, and an independent research project on contemporary issues such as neglected tropical diseases, cancer, or Alzheimer’s. Teaching involves lectures, workshops, tutorials, labs, reports, essays, presentations, and exams. Visit our website for the latest details before applying.