Pharmacology (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

In year one of the Pharmacology (Hons) at University of Nottingham , 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

Careers 

A Pharmacology degree will enable students to develop transferable skills such as data handling and communication skills. According to British Pharmacological Society data, many Pharmacology graduates (around 25%) go on to further their education in PhD, PGCE or MSc studies. This is higher than other STEM graduates.

Pharmacologists play an important role throughout the Drug Discovery process. In a standard Pharmacology degree, around 20% of graduates enter employment in the pharmaceutical industry to pursue research or related careers. Pharmacologists are employed in both SME Biotech companies as well as large pharmaceutical companies. As well as drug discovery, pharmacology expertise is used in clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and patenting.

Other popular industries include:

• the financial services
• the Civil Service and the NHS
• marketing and medical information, providing a link between pharmaceutical companies, doctors, and patients