Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics with a Year Abroad

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries need pharmacology experts. Could you be the next pioneer?

Explore basic, molecular and clinical pharmacology. Get practical experience using scientific instruments in modern labs. Understand the clinical trial and regulatory pathways for bringing new drugs from an initial idea through to the patient. 

Taught by the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, this course combines their strengths, their academic experts and facilities. As well as the drug development cycles, the team will teach you about the practical aspects of managing a pharmacology business, from research and development costs to marketing and licensing.  

And did we mention you can complete a year in industry or a year abroad? 

Research that saves lives

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is home to the William Harvey Research Institute, a world-leading pharmacology centre. All of the research happening here underpins our teaching. 

We’re carrying out research on basic sciences aiming to identify novel targets for drug development, such as our research into the control of cell division which will help develop cancer treatments. Other academics are focused on evaluating the efficacy of drugs further down the development pipeline. Feel inspired by everyone you connect with and discover how you’ll make an impact. 

Get a Russell Group education that helps you make your difference. At Queen Mary University of London.

Whatever your ambitions, Queen Mary gives you the platform to achieve them. Through Clearing, you can join a university defined by opportunity, inclusion and real-world impact. With 92% of students from state school backgrounds and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is proud to champion fair access and a community where everyone can thrive.

Ranked in the UK top 20 (QS World University Rankings 2027), Queen Mary combines academic excellence with a distinctive, inclusive outlook. You’ll learn from leading academics, access cutting-edge facilities, and benefit from programmes designed around employability - with opportunities for placements, internships and industry connections built in.

And it’s not just what you study - it’s where you study. Based in London, the number one student city in Europe (QS Best Student Cities 2026), you’ll be surrounded by global culture, world-class institutions, and endless possibilities. From museums and galleries to food, music and nightlife, London is part of your experience.

Secure your place through Clearing at Queen Mary today.