BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at University of Southampton

How do we develop the next generation of drugs for treating bacterial infection, AIDS, cancer, depression and heart failure? These are among the challenges being addressed by pharmacologists at Southampton. Our BSc Pharmacology degree will prepare you to make your own contribution to this important work.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Biological sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course focuses on the molecular aspects of pharmacological agents, in particular, on neuroscience and neuropharmacology. You'll take a range of compulsory modules each year. In years 2 and 3, you can also choose from optional modules that support your interests and career goals.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including policy officer, science writer, secondary school teacher, patent officer, department of health and social care, intellectual property office. Careers directly related to the course include academic researcher, analytical chemist, clinical research associate, clinical scientist, university lecturer, medical science liaison, pharmacologist, research scientist.

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