Pharmacology

About this programme

Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine and equips students with transferable skills relevant for work in many other sectors. The course also features options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci. Pharmacology is one of the biomedical sciences, and a strong understanding of related biomedical disciplines provides an important foundation for studying how drugs work in health and disease. At King’s, Pharmacology students share Common Year One with students on our other biomedical science degrees. During this first year, you will study a broad range of subjects before pharmacology becomes the main focus of your degree from Year 2 onwards. Common Year One gives you flexibility. You will normally continue on the Pharmacology BSc after successfully completing your first year, but if your interests change, you have the option to transfer to another degree within the Common Year One suite: Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc or Neuroscience BSc. The Common Year One also gives you flexibility. You will normally continue on the Pharmacology BSc after successfully completing your first year, but if your interests change, you have the option to transfer to another degree within