48 monthsProgramme duration
44,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
13 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacology
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Embark on your exploration of the fascinating world of drug action. Discover the modern and classic scientific breakthroughs that allow the design of new medicines, how existing drugs can have innovative new uses, and the importance of pharmacology in tackling issues such as antibiotic resistance, mental health and addiction which are central to UCL’s health-focused Grand Challenges. Taught by globally-renowned researchers, the course introduces an extensive range of currently prescribed drugs, explores drug discovery and repurposing, and addresses challenges such as drug resistance and side effects.
In Year 1, you will build knowledge of the fundamentals of pharmacology, discover key scientific, analytical and computational techniques and study core subjects spanning the biosciences, from molecules to populations.
In Year 2, you’ll harness and apply this knowledge, developing your understanding of the mechanisms of drug action and conducting extensive in-vitro lab experiments using cultured cells and tissue samples, while extending the range and depth of your computational and analytical skills.
In Year 3, you’ll get to explore a wide range of optional modules allowing you to strengthen and augment your expertise across specialisms that complement our world-leading research. You’ll also undertake a literature research project exploring a particular emerging area of pharmacology, developing crucial skills for independent research and scientific writing.
In Year 4, you’ll focus on original research. Embedded within one of UCL’s world-leading research groups and under the mentorship of a Principal Investigator, you’ll investigate a pharmacological question using cutting-edge techniques. Through this intensive research project you’ll develop your research expertise ready for a career in pharmacology or a related discipline.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacology
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Embark on your exploration of the fascinating world of drug action. Discover the modern and classic scientific breakthroughs that allow the design of new medicines, how existing drugs can have innovative new uses, and the importance of pharmacology in tackling issues such as antibiotic resistance, mental health and addiction which are central to UCL’s health-focused Grand Challenges. Taught by globally-renowned researchers, the course introduces an extensive range of currently prescribed drugs, explores drug discovery and repurposing, and addresses challenges such as drug resistance and side effects.
In Year 1, you will build knowledge of the fundamentals of pharmacology, discover key scientific, analytical and computational techniques and study core subjects spanning the biosciences, from molecules to populations.
In Year 2, you’ll harness and apply this knowledge, developing your understanding of the mechanisms of drug action and conducting extensive in-vitro lab experiments using cultured cells and tissue samples, while extending the range and depth of your computational and analytical skills.
In Year 3, you’ll get to explore a wide range of optional modules allowing you to strengthen and augment your expertise across specialisms that complement our world-leading research. You’ll also undertake a literature research project exploring a particular emerging area of pharmacology, developing crucial skills for independent research and scientific writing.
In Year 4, you’ll focus on original research. Embedded within one of UCL’s world-leading research groups and under the mentorship of a Principal Investigator, you’ll investigate a pharmacological question using cutting-edge techniques. Through this intensive research project you’ll develop your research expertise ready for a career in pharmacology or a related discipline.
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