Pharmacology

About this course

Pharmacology is the science of how drugs interact with living systems, examining the mechanisms by which chemical compounds produce their effects and the biological processes that determine how the body handles them. It draws on human physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, combining these into a discipline that is central to the development of new medicines and the understanding of existing ones. As drug discovery becomes increasingly sophisticated, pharmacologists play a vital role in bridging the gap between laboratory science and clinical application. At Coventry University, this three-year full-time degree gives you a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of pharmacology. You will study how drugs act on target molecules, how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolises, and excretes compounds, and how genetic variation influences individual responses to

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 11% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 2% of graduatescards →

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