BSc Medical Pharmacology

The Medical Pharmacology BSc at Cardiff University is a three-year degree course that provides students with a deep understanding of the scientific basis of human health and disease. It integrates the study of traditional biomedical sciences, such as Anatomy and Physiology, with more innovative and contemporary subjects including Neuroscience, Pharmacogenomics, and Cancer Biology.Course Content: This course provides a thorough understanding of how drugs interact with biological systems, and how drugs can be used for the treatment of diseases. It also emphasises on equipping students with the practical skills required for a career in this field.Key Modules: The course is made up of a series of modules including Introduction to Medical Pharmacology, Cell Biology, and Genetics, Bioscience Skills, Human Anatomy, Molecular Biology and Protein Structure, Professional Skills for Pharmacologists, Cardiovascular Science, Pharmacogenomics, Cancer Biology, and Therapeutics. Accreditations: The Medical Pharmacology BSc is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience prerequisite for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Graduates from this course are equipped for a range of pharmacology-related careers such as clinical trials coordinators, drug development associates, pharmacologists, biomedical scientists, and toxicologists. Many graduates also proceed onto further studies in medicine or science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page, here.