Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs act on the human body and vice versa. It is thanks to pharmacologists that you can take an aspirin when you get a headache, or anaesthetic when you have a filling.

Topics include:

• drug development
• toxicology
• anticancer drugs

You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes. You also develop a sound understanding of the drug development process.

Study with us and you'll:

• train in techniques and in vivo skills that are in demand in the pharmaceutical industry and research
• boost your CV through work experience here at the University
• learn from experts and graduate with the latest knowledge of human health and disease

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• BGM1002 Biochemistry
• CMB1004 Cell Biology
• BGM1004 Genetics
• CMB1005 Practical Skills in Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences 1
• CMB1003 Microbiology and Immunology
• PED1003 Pharmacology
• PSC1002 Physiology
• CMB1006 Practical Skills in Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences 2

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• CMB2000 Principles and Practice of Molecular Techniques
• CMB2001 Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
• CMB2004 Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
• PSC2002 Membrane Transport and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
• PED2001 Drug Disposition and Pharmacokinetics
• PED2005 Systems Pharmacology
• PSC2026 Cardiovascular System for Pharmacologists

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• PED3001 Pharmacological Techniques
• PED3003 Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Development
• PED3005 Advanced Pharmacogenetics
• PED3006 Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs
• PED3008 Advanced Topics in Neuropharmacology
• PED3011 Toxicology
• PED3012 Integrated Pharmacology

You will take one of the following modules. The relevant module will be determined by the School.

• CMB3000 Project
• CMB3001 Experimental Design and the Process of Research
• CMB3002 Research Project for Exchange Students

Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

• PED3013 Research in Pharmacological Sciences
• BMS3003 Business for the Bioscientist
• BMS3015 Healthcare Organisation and Practice
• BMS3016 Science Communication
• BMS3022 Bioethics

Requirements

• Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5
• GPA 4.0 or 80% average with specific grades or percentage in relevant subjects in at least one year of a Bakalavr at arecognised Russian University as comparable to ABB at A level
• GPA 4.0/5.0 or 80% average in at least one year of a Specialist Diploma in a recognised Russian university as comparable to ABB at A level
• A reference from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically.
• A personal statement – this is where you can stand out from other applicants, so you should start thinking about this early.

Scholarships

• International Family Discount (IFD)
• International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (IUMS)