BSc Hons. Pharmacology

The Bachelor's degree in Pharmacology offered by the University of Hertfordshire is a comprehensive course that trains students in the science of drugs and their effects on living systems. This research-focused course equips students with the skills to understand and evaluate the safety and efficacy of different drugs on the human body.Course Content: The course content is divided amongst the study of Body Systems, Pharmacological Science Principles, Human Anatomy and Physiology. Studying this course will gain you medical understanding and expert training in the use of modern instrumentation and methods for the measurement of drugs and their metabolites in biological samples.Key Modules: Key study areas include Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biochemistry, Key Skills and Bioscience Reviews, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutritional Biochemistry, Gene and Protein Engineering, Toxicology, and Cancer and Clinical Immunology. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, demonstrating the high standard of education students receive.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well equipped for careers in industries such as pharmaceutical, biomedical, and environmental. Potential job roles can include Pharmacologist, Clinical Scientist, or work in drug discovery, research, and development. There are also opportunities for laboratory-based roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.