PHARMACOLOGY

Pharmacy and Pharmacology is one of the largest departments in the university Pharmacology is the science which seeks to explain how drugs work. This can be at the molecular, cellular, tissue or whole body level, so the pharmacologist will need to understand aspects of several core sciences - chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and physiology. Putting these together makes Pharmacology a strong candidate for the ideal 'biomedical' or 'life' science. Whether pursuing a career in industrial or academic research, the pharmacologist is a key scientist involved at the forefront of the development of new treatments for both human and animal diseases .

The two year degree is segregrated into one year course work and one year of research work. Pharmacology programmes offer units in the basic biological, chemical and physical sciences. Exercises in basic mathematics also form part of the first semester to enable everyone to undertake numerical calculations with greater confidence. The linked subjects of Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology cover the core material of all pharmacology degree programmes. Our approach provides an integrated view of drug action linked to normal and disease-related functions of the major organ systems of the body. The acquisition of strong practical laboratory skills is essential for a pharmacology graduate. Thus, many units include practical classes, both to teach transferable skills such as writing reports and to illustrate aspects of lecture content