Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology)

About this course

Biomedical Sciences with a specialisation in Pharmacology addresses the science of how drugs and other chemical compounds interact with biological systems, how medicines are developed, and how they can be used most effectively and safely. Pharmacology is a discipline that sits at the boundary of biology and chemistry, examining the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms through which substances affect the body, whether beneficially or harmfully. It is a field of direct relevance to one of the world's most important industries and to the improvement of health outcomes for patients. At the University of Aberdeen, this four-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to experience biomedical research in an international context. The Aberdeen degree follows the Scottish four-year structure, giving you greater breadth in the earlier years before spe

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 35% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →

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