Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics BSc (Hons)

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have identified pharmacology - the study of medicines - as a major skills gap.By taking our Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics BSc, you’ll be well placed to meet the shortfall.Led by Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and co-taught by the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, this programme brings together the core strengths of both schools.The programme will give you a strong foundation in biomedical science and molecular and clinical pharmacology. Practical sessions in our modern labs will give you hands-on experience of using scientific instruments.You’ll understand the drug development cycle, from initial idea to the patient’s bedside, through studying drug regulation, safety, bioethics, clinical trials, risk/benefit assessments and personalised medicine. You’ll also look at the practical aspects of managing a pharmacology business, including research and development costs, pricing, marketing and licensing.