Pharmacology

About this programme

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug. Following your study, there’s a wealth of employability opportunities, from research roles in pharmaceutical companies and academia to positions in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and healthcare, offering diverse career paths in a rapidly evolving field. Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug. Following your study, there’s a wealth of employability opportunities, from research roles in pharmaceutical companies and academia to positions in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and healthcare, offering diverse career paths in a rapidly evolving field. Pharmacology can lead to a fulfilling career in medicines research or an industry that improves the lives of people around the world in areas such as drug discovery, medicines development, medical writing, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing. This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the informa