BSc Pharmacology

The Pharmacology course at the University of Aberdeen is an undergraduate program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of drug action. It explores the body's reaction to these drugs and their uses in treating diseases. The course imparts education in various aspects including principles of drug design, mechanism of action, clinical uses, and potential toxicities of therapeutic drugs. Course Content: The program offers a blend of theoretical understanding, practical skills, and laboratory-based research. Students gain insight into the biological sciences that underpin pharmacology, including physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology. In this course, students learn and understand the chemical and physical properties of drugs, their biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses and potential toxicities. Key Modules: Key areas of study include Principles of Drug Action, Systems Pharmacology, Advanced Therapeutics, Medical Microbiology, Biochemistry, Fundamental Skills for Medical Scientists and Molecular Pharmacology.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have a wide range of career opportunities. They can opt for roles in the Pharmaceutical industry, Research and Development, Higher Education, Health and Clinical sector, or further their study with a postgraduate degree.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.