Pharmacology is the study of how drugs can affect the body - whether to treat disorders or change bodily functions. It brings together:
- physiology
- biochemistry
- molecular biology
Students will study:
- the effects of drugs on molecules, cells and tissues in the body
- side effects
- the factors that affect absorption, distribution and excretion
Research in pharmacology aims to better understand drug action and to produce new drugs that improve patient care.
In Years 1 and 2 of Students Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree, they will undertake a broad program of study in biomedical sciences. This structure is shared by all The University of Edinburgh undergraduate Biomedical Sciences degree programs.