BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)

The Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) BSc course at the University of Leicester is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science of how bodies work, from the cellular level to organs and whole body systems. The programme also equips students with the knowledge about drugs, their development and how they are used for the treatment and prevention of diseases.Course Content: The course offers a wide range of subjects in the fields of biological and pharmaceutical sciences. It covers areas like Cellular and Developmental Biology, Human Form and Function, Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity in the first year. In the second year, students study subjects like Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Genes and Development, Cell Signalling in Health and Disease among others. In the final year, key areas of study include Systems Neuroscience, Molecular Cell Biology, Neuropharmacology, in addition to an Independent Research Project.Key Modules: Students would study Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Genes and Development, Cell Signalling in Health and Disease.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, indicating that the course content is of high quality, provides the skills required by employers, and covers key areas essential for professional biologists.Future Careers: On completion, students can delve into careers not only in biological or physiological sciences, but having an in-depth knowledge of pharmacology opens up a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical industry or research. This degree is also excellent preparation for further study including Medicine or Teacher Training.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.