Pharmacology (Hons) University of Bath

Overview

If you love lab work and are interested in health and disease but don't want to work in a patient-facing role, then this could be the Pharmacology (Hons)  degree offered at University of Bath  for you. Pharmacologists aim to develop safe and effective therapeutic agents. They study the pathological changes that underpin the development of disease and investigate the effects of drugs on the body, including their location and mechanism of action.

On the course, you’ll gain an integrated view of drug action linked to disease-related functions of the major organ systems. You’ll enhance your understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry, biology and the physical sciences, and learn to apply these principles to specific problems in drug discovery.

Get ready for your future career

As a graduate from one of the top schools of pharmacy and pharmacology in the UK, you’ll be well equipped for a rewarding career in pharmaceutical research or drug development.

Many of our graduates continue to develop their research career by undertaking a PhD or postgraduate study. Others enter industry through graduate programmes such as those offered by AstraZeneca and GSK.

We’re ranked 2nd for teaching satisfaction for pharmacology and pharmacy in the Guardian University Guide 2024 and have excellent connections with the pharmaceutical industry which you'll benefit from. Some students even receive a job offer from their placement. Recent employers include:

• Boehringer Ingelheim

• GSK

• UCB