Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

Why BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at UEA?

Join a degree shaped by world‑leading research in discovering the medicines of the future. You’ll learn from experts working at the forefront of tackling major global health challenges — from cancer, inflammation and age-related disorders to infectious diseases.

Why choose UEA

* ASPIRE: Build an authentic skills portfolio ready to take to employers

* Norwich Research Park: Study in a centre of world-leading biomedical research expertise

* Inclusive teaching: Develop your skills in our state-of-the-art teaching facilities

What is BSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery?

Pharmacology and Drug Discovery is one of the only BSc of its type in the UK, innovative in its multidisciplinary approach bringing together the scientific disciplines of biology and chemistry, focused on human disease and medications.

You’ll study major diseases and the science behind the drugs used to treat them. You’ll also learn the skills to develop pharmaceuticals of the future.

On this research-focused course, you’ll learn about the process of designing and synthesizing new drugs and gain hands‑on experience with the tools and approaches behind modern drug innovation, how diseases work and how to uncover new therapeutic targets. You’ll also learn about designing experiments, conducting your own original research, and how to publish and present your research findings including data presentation and scientific writing.

Designed to prepare you for a career at the forefront of pharmaceutical research, we embed technical STEM skills alongside employability skills through authentic assessment with real world evaluation. You may also pursue other careers such as scientific communication, forensic analysis, regulatory affairs or science teaching.

Disclaimer

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