Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
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.
This 3-year programme will give you an in-depth understanding of the major pharmacological concepts and principles.
These include:
the discovery and production of new drugs
the interaction of drugs with humans and animals
how existing drugs can be improved or repurposed
ways to solve the problems of toxicity
new-generation antibiotics
You'll refine your practical skills in our state-of-the-art teaching labs. This will prepare you to work with our experts in pharmacology and undertake your individual research project in year 3.
As part of your degree you can also:
spend a year working in the pharmaceutical industry between years 2 and 3
spend a semester at a
partner university abroad
during year 2Program Outline
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.
You do not need to select your modules when you apply. Your academic tutor will help you to customise your course.
Year 1 overview
Modules in your first year will give you a solid grounding in the key principles of pharmacology.
You'll explore the fundamentals of biochemistry, and take modules in:
Year 2 overview
This year will build your knowledge in pharmacology topics, including genetics and proteins.
A wide range of optional modules will allow you to expand your interests in specific areas. These include:
bioinformatics
immunology
medical microbiology
neuroscience
vertebrate development
Year 3 overview
You'll complete an independent research project, choosing from a range of options. These include laboratory research, bioscience business, bioscience education or science communication.
Specialist pharmacology modules will look at toxicity and the central nervous system.
You can choose to develop your expertise in areas of particular interest, including:
neurodegenerative disease
biomedical technology
biofilms
cell signalling
molecular cell biology
Want more detail?
See all the modules in the course.