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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work in the body. This includes any type of chemical or biological agent that produces an effect on the body including medicines, drugs of abuse, poisons, and chemicals in the food we eat and drink. There are two aspects to pharmacology: the effect of the drug on the body, and the effect of the body on the drug.In this course we aim to answer some of the biggest questions we have surrounding drugs and medicine today and for the future. In year one, you will study a number of core modules covering physiology, biochemistry, neuroscience and medicinal chemistry. In the second year, you will start to focus on the pharmacology of current drugs and drug targets, and in the third year you will learn about the recent advances in pharmacology, and the application of pharmacology in the drug discovery process.Pharmacologists are at the centre of developing medicines to revolutionise the treatment of diseases. These include:- life-saving antibiotics- hypertension- asthma- depression- statins to reduce cardiovascular disease- revolutionary retroviral drugs to manage HIV- biologic based medicines (RNA, antibodies)Pharmacology can lead to a fulfilling career in medicines research or an industry that improves the lives of people around the world in areas such as drug discovery, medicines development, medical writing, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing.Why choose this course?- Top 10 course in the world and 4th in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023- Top 20 in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Guardian University Guide 2024)- Benefit from small-group teaching that support your learning- Be supported by a personal tutor to provide academic and pastoral advice throughout your degree- Active research staff teaching experience-based learning on the latest research developments and expertise- Gain practical laboratory experience throughout your course

Tuition fees

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£ 28,600per year

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    28th out of 94

    7th out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 64%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    67th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    156 68%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    8th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    14th

    4

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