Pharmacology University of Glasgow

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BSc (Hons)	On-Campus	Full-time	4 years	September	find out	find out

Course overview

Pharmacology is the study of drugs and the mechanism of drug action. To a pharmacologist, the definition of a drug is not confined to substances used solely as medicines, but includes substances produced within the body, such as hormones and chemicals released as transmitters by nerve cells; food additives, agricultural compounds such as insecticides, and even animal venoms and toxins.

What will I study?

In the first two years you will study general science and biology courses. In second year, you will be introduced to the study of human physiology, human anatomy, pharmacology and neuroscience. In addition, you will be able to choose from a wide range of other courses.

If you progress to Honours you will study the principles on which pharmacology is based, the effects and mechanisms of action of the major drugs, specialised study of molecular, cardiovascular and neuropharmacology.In fourth year you will choose from a range of specialised advanced courses and undertake a research project under the supervision of a researcher.

How will I learn?

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, seminars and lab work.

Special feature

You may be eligible to take a one-year work placement as an integral part of this degree programme, registering for an MSci degree in Pharmacology. The placement year is normally spent doing research in industry or some other organisation in the UK or abroad.

Note

Pharmacology is not the same as pharmacy and attainment of this degree does not qualify you as a pharmacist.