BSc (Hons.) Pharmacology

The BSc Pharmacology course at the University of Dundee seeks students who want to understand the actions of drugs at a cellular and systemic level. This course uncovers how drugs interact with systems in the body to elicit therapeutic effects and tackle diseases such as cancer, depression, diabetes, and neurodegenerative and inflammatory disorders.Course Content: The programme covers fundamental biological and chemical sciences in the first year, a broad range of topics in Year 2 and more specialised pharmacology modules in Years 3 and 4. Students are also given the opportunity to undertake a research project in a laboratory setting. Key Modules: Early modules introduce students to human biology, immunology and genetics, while later stages focus more on topics like Molecular Pharmacology, Diseases and Drug Action, Cancer Pharmacology, and Molecular Neuropharmacology.Accreditations: The BSc Pharmacology degree is accredited by the British Pharmacological Society, ensuring that the course content remains relevant and up to date.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well-positioned for a variety of careers in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospital laboratories and government agencies. They can also pursue roles in areas like drug development, marketing, clinical trials coordination and drug registration. Many students may also progress to further study and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.