Pharmacology

UCL (University College London)

The subject of pharmacology is immensely broad and covers areas of physiology, chemistry, neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. This flexible three-year programme offers a thorough training in the subject and students retain the option of applying to transfer to the MSci at the end of year two. In the first year, all modules are compulsory. These modules cover chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, statistics and, of course, pharmacology. The first year is thus designed to give you a solid foundation that prepares you for years two and three. Year two also mainly comprises compulsory modules but these are focused on pharmacology. There is a major emphasis on laboratory practicals and experimental pharmacology and you will take one large module devoted entirely to this area. In addition to the compulsory elements, you will have a choice for one of your modules in your second year. In your final year you have only one compulsory module, leaving you free to pursue your interests by choosing from a wide range of advanced, specialist pharmacology options such as psychopharmacology and immunopharmacology.

Division of Biosciences