Pharmacology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at NTU emphasizes practical approaches to drug science, focusing on how drugs affect living systems and combat diseases. Students gain in-depth knowledge of drug discovery through industry guest lectures by NTU alumni and hands-on classes that replicate pharmaceutical assays. This program provides substantial practical experience and an additional industry-recognized qualification, supported by the UK Government, to address shortages in pharmacological expertise.Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the course includes developing a skills portfolio to showcase mastered techniques for future employers. Research-informed teaching involves working on real-world projects with active researchers, such as using nanoparticles for drug delivery. Students build industry skills through experiment design and employability training, with opportunities for a year-long placement, earning a Diploma in Professional Practice upon successful completion.