Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology is the broad study of drug actions, encompassing various chemicals that influence bodily functions beyond just medicines.In the first two years, students undertake core units from the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, alongside electives such as biochemistry, molecular genetics, infection and immunity, cellular and molecular medicine, and mammalian physiology. Final-year units focus on molecular mechanisms of drug action and cutting-edge research. Lectures give way to seminars, tutorials, and an integrated programme fostering transferable personal and professional skills. Teaching blends traditional methods (lectures, practicals, tutorials) with innovative approaches, including self-directed learning via computer-assisted tools like eBiolabs (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/ebiolabs/). The course is available for intercalation (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/intercalate).