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Pharmacology

1 Study option · UndergraduateCentral area campus

Course summary

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs can affect the body - whether to treat disorders or change bodily functions. It brings together the study of physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, combining the three disciplines to encourage new insights.

Research in pharmacology aims to better understand drug action and to produce new drugs that improve patient care.

In this programme, you will study:

  • the effects of drugs on molecules, cells and tissues in the body

  • side effects

  • the factors that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination

Programme benefits

  • You will join an interdisciplinary programme that provides the knowledge, skills, and personal and professional development appropriate for globally competitive graduates of our key disciplines.

  • You will have the opportunity to undertake projects with our leading biomedical researchers addressing major global biomedical challenges.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B210
Institution code:
E56

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75 Go onto work and study

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