BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

The Pharmacology BSc (Hons) course at the University of Central Lancashire offers in-depth scientific knowledge and research skills in the field of drugs and medications. The course explores the mechanisms that drugs use to cause therapeutic effects, the physiological and biochemical effects of various drug classes, the uses of drugs in medicine, and the potential misuse of drugs.Course Content: Across the three years of study, students will learn about the principles of drug action, drug discovery, molecular pharmacology, regenerative medicine, and cancer pharmacology. This course includes scientific topics such as biochemistry, physiology, genomics, and cell biology, as well as broader topics like communication, data handling, and ethics in science.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology: An Introduction, Applied Pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Research Project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Graduates may apply for membership of the British Pharmacological Society and the Biochemical Society.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue careers in a range of sectors including pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, healthcare profession, forensic science, science communication and teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.