Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology and Toxicology

Pharmacology majors take classes and labs that show them how drugs and toxins interact with living cells and tissues throughout the human body. Students will typically start with foundational courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and physics, then move on to study drug interactions. Students can also take electives in subjects like forensic science, immunology, genetics and ethics.

This program is in UB’s medical school, which means students have access to expert faculty, state-of-the-art labs, research projects and other opportunities through UB's affiliated hospitals and clinics.

Pharmacology vs. Pharmacy vs. Pharmaceutical Science

• Pharmacology is a research-oriented program where students will learn how drugs interact with living cells and tissues. • Pharmacy leads to a PharmD degree and is for students who want to work as a pharmacist (a licensed health care provider). • Pharmaceutical science is focused on drug discovery, development and evaluation, and is designed for students who want to work in the pharmaceutical research and manufacturing industry.