Pharmacology and Physiology (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

The Pharmacology and Physiology (Honours) degree at the University of Westminster  provides an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other areas of biomedical research, academia, the Scientific Civil Service and healthcare provision.

Opportunities exist for you to enhance your practical and related transferable skills within our research laboratories. Teaching is informed by high-quality research in relevant cognate areas, within the department.

In addition, new students will benefit from our use of the APOLLO Patient Care Simulator platform, as an exciting novel teaching tool. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Graduate employers

Graduate pharmacologists and physiologists have an excellent understanding of key bioscience and applied biomedical subjects, and are able to seek careers in:

• Drug policy, regulation and pharmacovigilance

• NHS and other healthcare bodies

• Pharmaceutical research and development

• Scientific journalism and copywriting

Job roles

The course prepares graduates for job roles including:

• Clinical trials associates

• Graduate research or management trainees in the Pharmaceutical Industry

• Research scientists (following completion of study to MSc, MRes or PhD level)

• Teachers, with expertise in the teaching of the Biological Sciences (after successful completion of a suitable PG teaching qualification)

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).