Pharmacology

Studies in this discipline are available in both the

Pharmacology contributes to major advances in the treatment of diabetes, heart attack, asthma, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and many other ailments affecting the human race. Breakthroughs are continually being made as a deeper understanding of how the body works has developed from the analysis of drug actions.

In this major you will study the interaction between chemical agents and living matter, and learn about the action mechanisms of biologically active substances like therapeutic agents, agricultural, household and industrial chemicals.

A Pharmacology major will provide the springboard for you to enter a career in many areas of biomedical research and associated industries.

Graduates will gain an in depth understanding of drug actions and a broad appreciation of the scientific process of knowledge acquisition and problem solving.

As a pharmacology graduate, you can be employed in various roles in the pharmaceutical industry, universities, research institutes, government departments and other associated industries throughout the world.