UK20 BSc (Hons) Pharmacology University of West London
The first year of the course will equip you with a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of pharmacology, in biochemistry, genetics and immunology.
You will learn practical laboratory skills while gaining an overall picture of the human organism and its essential functions, including:
The modules in the second year build on the action of drugs on their target sites and the action of the body on drugs once administered.
You will become familiar with the principles of laboratory and practical methods.
It consists of several modules including Essential Skills for Biological Sciences and Biochemical Skills. These include practical methods which build on techniques required, as well as good laboratory practice for diagnosing diseases alongside health and safety requirements.
At this level you will gain further insight into scientific methods, writing laboratory reports, essays and assignments, data interpretation exercises and critical analysis of cases. You will also develop the ability to communicate with your peers through oral presentations.
In the final year you will independently pursue a research project allowing you to explore a topic of interest. For example, this may be studying drugs used to prevent cancer and infectious diseases such as analgesics and antidepressants which act on the peripheral nervous and the brain respectively.
This will give you an insight into your proposed pathway for your career, be it medical research or, working in a pharmaceutical company.
Placement Year*
You can choose to add an optional placement year to develop your employability skillset and enhances professional development and career prospects.
You will undertake 45 weeks full-time employment relevant to Biomedical Sciences.
It also aims to enhance and develop your personal and interpersonal skills, knowledge and practical abilities through an individually negotiated portfolio of activities.
Upon successful completion of the BSc in Pharmacology, you may be equipped to pursue a career in healthcare, working in the NHS, medical research laboratories and/or teaching in academia, or pharmaceutical research.
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