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Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology degrees

By studying a degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Pharmacology, you could play a role in tackling some of the greatest health challenges affecting the world today and truly change lives.

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Pharmaceutical Science/Pharmacology

How will I learn?

  • Lectures and tutorials

    Lectures introduce the key issues and findings in each topic and are delivered by subject experts, whilst small group tutorials where you will acquire the key skills needed for your degree.

  • Academic support

    You will be assigned an Academic Tutor, who you will meet regularly throughout your degree to discuss your progress, develop your interests and discuss future career options.

  • Labs and workshops

    Put your learning into practice, and become skilled in using equipment and techniques, to give you a solid understanding of the theory covered in lectures.

  • Assessment

    Assessment is an ongoing process and varies across modules. It could include laboratory reports, essays, independent project reports, group presentations, multiple-choice tests and exams.

  • Research with impact

    The academics you’ll learn from are experts in their respective fields. Their research is shaping our understanding of the world and this feeds into our degrees, ensuring your education is informed by cutting-edge thinking.

Careers

Degrees in pharmacology or pharmaceutical science are an ideal springboard for a variety of careers, both in the lab and beyond. And, because both courses will develop your transferable skills, you might also consider graduate-level employment in sectors such as finance or management.

Pharmacology careers

Pharmacology graduates often enter a range of jobs within the fields of science and research, including the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Example career options include:

Pharmacologist Regulatory Affairs Forensic Scientist
Toxicologist Science Communications Research Scientist
Pharmaceutical Scientist Medicine Monitoring and Licensing Drug Safety Associate
Analytical Chemist Teacher Clinical Trial Project Manager
Academic Researcher Research Manager PhD student

Some roles may require further training.

Pharmaceutical Science careers

The breadth and depth of a pharmaceutical science degree will stand you in good stead for careers across the pharmaceutical, chemical, health and education sectors.

Example career options include:

Pharmaceutical Scientist Quality Control Analyst University Lecturer
Medicinal Chemist Pharmacy Technician Biomedical Researcher
Forensic Scientist Pharmaceutical Representative Environmental Protection Officer
Health and Safety Assurance Science Writer Medical Publisher
Drug Safety Associate Research Scientist Microbiologist

Some roles may require further training.

Postgraduate study

Many of our students go on to postgraduate study in a field they are passionate about, studying master’s degrees or PhDs in subjects like medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, cancer research, neuroscience, microbiology or immunology.

Careers support

Whatever your career aspirations, we’ll strive to support you and enhance your employability. You’ll receive lifelong support from our careers team, which will help you to make connections with graduate employers and recent alumni.