BSc Pharmacology

The University of Reading offers an undergraduate course in Pharmacology under their Medical Sciences department. This BSc course in Pharmacology provides students with an in-depth understanding of drug action, both therapeutic and harmful, on biological systems.Course Content: The coursework focuses on discovering, developing, and testing drugs, and includes practical work in laboratories along with lectures. It also provides training in research methodology and ethical considerations.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Cellular and Systems Physiology, Molecular Biology, Systems Pharmacology, Toxicology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Vascular and Renal Physiology, and Neuroscience. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: After the completion of this course, students can pursue careers in the pharmaceutical, bioscience, and healthcare sectors. They can also engage in further study or research within biomedical science or undertake teacher training.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.