Bachelor of Science - Medical Pharmacology (B210)

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and medicines work at cellular and sub-cellular levels to produce useful and sometimes harmful effects. This degree aims to impart a sound mechanistic understanding of bioactive substances, particularly those used for the treatment of human diseases. Such extensive study provides students with skills attractive to academia and wider industries for posts in biomedical research and product development.

Prospective students have the option of applying to join the extended four-year program where Year 3 is a Professional Placement Year (PPY).

Graduates of this program have a range of opportunities upon completion of the course. Many choose to pursue further postgraduate training for biomedical research in academia or the private sector, while others opt for careers in the pharmaceutical industry or other biomedical fields.

The main aim of this program is to support the development of research-trained scientists. However, students who meet the appropriate qualifications may also be eligible to enter the Cardiff University four-year Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) program after completing this BSc degree. It is important to note that transferring to Medicine is not possible without finishing this BSc course.