BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery

The BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery course offered by the University of East Anglia (UEA) aims to equip students with a clear understanding of the science behind drugs, their effects on the human body, and their role in health and disease. This course is ideal for individuals who are scientifically curious and have a keen interest in understanding how drugs work.Course Content: The BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery course provides students with a foundation in the biological and chemical aspects of pharmacology and drug discovery, while also incorporating statistics and maths. Students are given a clear understanding of the many aspects involved in developing new drugs, from discovering potential active compounds, to pre-clinical and clinical trials, and finally, bringing the drugs to market.Key Modules: The course covers key topics such as Principles of Drug Action, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Industry and Drug Discovery, Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Medical Microbiology, Inflammation and Immunopharmacology, and Molecular Pathology. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, which adds to the degree’s credibility and recognition.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue various roles within the pharmacological industry and regulatory agencies, such as industrial and academic research, biomedical research, clinical trial coordination, toxicology, patent law, and medical communication. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.