Pharmacology with a Year in Industry University of Reading

Overview

This  Pharmacology with a Year in Industry  BSc course from the University of Reading has been designed to align with the British Pharmacological Society's core curricula and was developed with the needs of the pharmaceutical industry in mind.

Key features

You will:

• Explore the principles of drug action and molecular targets.

• Develop practical pharmacology laboratory skills and expertise in experimental design.

• Master essential mathematical skills and statistical analysis techniques.

• Gain insights into systems pharmacology.

• Learn mathematical and computer modelling methods.

• Understand the role of pharmacology in marketing, registration and clinical trials of medicines.

At the University of Reading, we help you turn your environmental and sustainability values into opportunities that make a difference to your career and the wider world.

Employers are already reshaping their businesses to respond to climate change, and they increasingly value graduates with expertise in environmental stewardship – one of the fastest-growing skill areas (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025).

During your time at Reading, you’ll have access to a wide range of opportunities and support. This will help you graduate with the knowledge and confidence to tackle environmental and sustainability challenges in your career.

Career

BSc Pharmacology is ideal for aspiring pharmacologists. The UK is a world leader in pharmaceuticals, contributing nearly £14m to the UK economy and investing large sums into research and development.

As well as initial drug discovery, expertise in pharmacology can also be used in areas such as clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, patenting, and sales and marketing.

Overall, 96% of graduates from Reading  School of Pharmacy are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data (c) HESA 2025, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, includes all Reading School of Pharmacy responders).

BSc Pharmacology is also excellent preparation for further study at master’s and PhD level.