Pharmacology

About this programme

Pharmacology is the study of drugs: not just medicines, but also substances produced within the body, such as hormones. It also encompasses the study of food additives, agricultural compounds such as insecticides, and even animal venoms and toxins. You may have the opportunity to go on a work placement to companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer. Join a vibrant and diverse community of students and learn from experts across the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Our Biological Sciences degrees combine academic excellence, practical experience and flexibility, preparing you for a wide range of careers. Whether you know exactly what you want to study or would like to keep your options open, our Biological Sciences portfolio of degrees offers flexibility from the moment you apply. Our BSc Biological Sciences degree allows you to explore a broad range of disciplines before choosing to continue on the programme or pursue a specialist degree. Students applying directly to a specialist degree programme may also have opportunities to change pathways during their studies, subject to availability. During the final honours year, you will have the opportunity to further personalise your degree and apply for an endorsement, depending on the Biological Sciences degree you study and combination of optional courses. Endorsements provide you with formal recognition and additional expertise in areas including: For example, you may graduate with a BSc (Hons) Microbiology with a specialisation in Data Science, or a BSc (Hons) Molecular & Cellular Biology w