Pharmacology
King's College London, University of London
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Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine and equips students with transferable skills relevant for work in many other sectors. The course also features options to study abroad or extend to a ...Read more

Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine and equips students with transferable skills relevant for work in many other sectors. The course also features options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci. Studying a Biomedical Science degree with us means that you will be able to enjoy the flexibility to choose your degree after your first year with our Common Year One curriculum. All Biomedical Science disciplines are covered in the first year, making the decision for your future an informed one. You will be able to choose from the following Biomedical Science degrees Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Neuroscience BSc, and Pharmacology BSc. Pharmacology is the science of drugs and how they act, including the search for new drugs, investigations into how they can best be used to treat disease, and their effects on the body. Our wide-ranging Pharmacology BSc course has been designed to give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systems level and their use in medicines for the treatment of disease.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 23

Throughout my 3 years at King's I found that student unions and KCLSU are more helpful than actual academic and administrative staff at KCL, which is sad. I was getting more help..Read more

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Harley
12 Feb 23

The location in which I study is inspiring and motivating due to the people and history I am surrounded by. It is expensive to live here. Has been very difficult to adjust to the..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Students from Wales

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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Feb 23
Pharmacology
Throughout my 3 years at King's I found that student unions and KCLSU are more helpful than actual academic and administrative staff at KCL, which is sad. I was getting more help...
Read more
H
Harley
12 Feb 23
Pharmacology
The location in which I study is inspiring and motivating due to the people and history I am surrounded by. It is expensive to live here. Has been very difficult to adjust to the...
Read more
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King's College London, University of London
Strand London Greater London WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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