Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Pharmacology (B210)

How exactly do medicinal drugs treat and prevent disease? How are they are discovered and tested? How do they affect society? Those who want to delve deeper into these questions, this could be the course for them.

This course is taught by award-winning experts with a focus on biological and physiological processes, rather than chemical ones. Students will examine how drugs act on their targets in major organs and systems, and how the body reacts. They'll study the treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. They'll also have opportunities to learn about new drugs affecting the brain, treating epilepsy and depression, and how drugs influence addiction.

Kingston is ranked No.2 in London for pharmacy and pharmacology (Guardian University League table 2022). This course meets the core curriculum requirements set out by the British Pharmacology Society (BPS), the professional association for pharmacologists. This course is also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Teaching includes lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory work. There is an emphasis on problem-based/case-based learning as the course progresses. Graduates work in drug discovery and development, clinical trials, medical writing, and medical sales and marketing. The course can also provide a gateway into medicine or pharmacy.