Pharmacology

Pharmacology is concerned primarily with the characterisation of the properties and modes of action of drugs and with the discovery of new drugs. the study and practice of pharmacology also includes drug toxicity, the way drugs are used and the processes by which drugs are absorbed, distributed in the body, metabolised and excreted. this degree programme aims to instil a broad base of knowledge about drugs at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level. additionally, you will gain an in depth understanding of selected aspects of pharmacology, which reflect the research expertise and strengths of the school e.g. neuropharmacology, cancer and toxicology. this research-led approach delivers a modern, relevant and cutting edge programme equipping graduates with the experience and skills required for success in pharmacology (and other) careers. in your fourth year you will undertake a year's industrial placement and graduate after five years with an msci (an undergraduate masters degree) instead of a bsc. placements vary considerably but, in general terms, you will have the opportunity to do a placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment where you will be able to develop a breadth of practical experience to complement your degree programme and enhance your employability.

An industrial placement allows students to experience workplace culture and makes them more effective employees following graduation; placements vary considerably but in general terms, students are placed in an industrial, commercial or research environment where they obtain a breadth of practical experience to complement their degree programme; students are employed by their host company and can expect to work a normal 40 hour week, possibly on a number of projects, over a full calendar year; tutorial assistance from a member of the university academic staff is available via email and / or telephone throughout the year course details

• Type: Mandatory

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The degree offers good prospects for research careers in academia, industry, the scientific civil service and hospitals. it can be used as an entry qualification for certain postgraduate courses, including msc clinical pharmacology, toxicology, endocrinology, nutrition or it. alternatively, it may lead on to careers such as marketing, publishing or teaching. the degree focusses on developing detailed understanding of all aspects drugs and bioactive substances from discovery through to clinical use, and therefore provides a strong underpinning for many careers including pharmacy. however, as pharmacy is a patient-centred regulated health profession, substantial further study is required to account for these aspects which are outside the scope of the pharmacology degree programme. our degree programmes are built to enhance your employability and three flagship options give our degrees a distinctively different flavour from many others. all our degrees offer: a 10-week full time research project in the final year which will provide you with valuable experience of working in a medical science research environment the option of an industrial placement year and graduation with an undergraduate msci highly relevant and sought after experience in bio-business aimed at giving you an understanding of the commercialisation of scientific ideas and an opportunity to learn about the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Aberdeen has partnerships with the following companies: