Pharmacology at Lancaster University will provide you with a deep understanding of how drugs interact with living systems and affect our bodies – something crucial to health in our society. In addition to studying drug development, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and potential side effects, you'll also gain insight into the wider societal and regulatory context in which drugs are used, and new drugs are developed.This four-year degree is ideal if you wish to gain work experience as part of your Lancaster pharmacology degree. It provides you with support to secure a paid placement for twelve months working in the type of organisation that you might aspire to join when you graduate.The placement offers you the opportunity to work as a full-time employee of the organisation with the same training and opportunities as other employees, whilst still receiving both academic and pastoral support from Lancaster University.