Pharmacology

University of East London

Our passion for pharmacology stretches over half a century of studying drugs and how their application affects the prevention and treatment of disease. This is why we look to the future by placing emphasis on emerging therapeutic strategies and research opportunities on our new, revamped course.Our lecturers' calibre has been recognised by the British Pharmacology Society (BPS) with the 2014 Rang Prize for excellence in pharmacological teaching. They will give you a thorough introduction to every area of pharmacology through our diverse and flexible approach. If you don't have the standard qualifications or you're coming from an extended break in education, our foundation year is the perfect building block to move you onto the next level – even if you're not sure if this is the right degree for you.This current, yet classic pharmacology course, provides a solid, general background in biochemistry, human anatomy, cell biology and genetics. This will be the focus of your first year.In your second year, you will learn about fundamental pharmacological concepts, drug discovery and development, as well as advanced biochemistry and disease processes.For years, we've been helping produce successful career pharmacologists. Thirty years ago, Dr Paul Mitchell studied here. Now he's Director of Studies for Natural Sciences at the University of Bath - and we use one of his practicals on our course.Our course is geared towards thinking about your future, especially with its work placements and other opportunities for work experience.The story of our alumnus Suman Gurung gives an idea of how our course can kick-start your career. He was awarded a BPS bursary worth £2,000 to attend an intensive, one-week residential research techniques course.Suman's excellent final-year stem cell research project, conducted with course leader Dr Ayoub, helped earn him first-class honours degree. He then landed a job at a cosmetics company working on stem cell therapies for baldness.