Pharmacology

About this course

Pharmacology is the science of drugs: how they act on biological systems, how the body handles them, and how they can be developed and used to treat disease. It sits at the intersection of biochemistry, physiology, and medicine, asking fundamental questions about the molecular mechanisms through which chemical compounds produce their effects, whether therapeutic or toxic. The discipline underpins the pharmaceutical industry, clinical medicine, and the regulatory frameworks that govern drug development and safety. At Newcastle University, this three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year with work placement, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities embedded throughout, making it one of the most practically oriented pharmacology degrees in the UK. The sandwich year gives you the opportunity to spend an extended period working within a pharmaceutical company, research ins

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