Pharmacology
Undergraduate courses starting in 2021
Explore the effects of drugs on the body and learn how to develop effective and safe medicines.
Pharmacologists and pharmaceutical scientists play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of treatments for a wide range of diseases, from headaches and allergies to cancer, arthritis and dementia.
You'll develop a broad knowledge and skills base with input from industry experts, in preparation for a career as a research scientist or in pharmaceutical development.
Courses
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development BSc/MSci [closed for 2021 entry]
Pharmacology BSc/MPharmacol
Rankings
The awards, accolades and league table rankings for this subject.
Top 10 for pharmacy and pharmacology in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
‘It's a very small course, so we get to know our lecturers very well. It's really helped me grow my confidence to move on from university.’
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Maddy Parker
MPharmacol Pharmacology (2018)