University College Dublin

Course Description

• Pharmacology is the scientific study of drugs and their action on biological systems, ranging from genes and cells up to tissues and even human populations. A drug is any substance given to a human or animal to change the state of body function: to relieve pain, treat cancer, eliminate infection or improve health
• Pharmacology is also concerned with the use of drugs as investigative tools to obtain a better understanding of cellular and physiological processes in both health and disease
• The aim of this program is to educate and train students in the discipline of Pharmacology to pursue careers in scientific research, the pharmaceutical sector, education, and related professional degrees
• Through this course, students will have the opportunity to take part in drug development research, as well as opportunities in the second or third year to get additional laboratory experience during the summer
• Graduates of this course can explore career opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, drug regulatory bodies such as the Irish Medicines Board, the biotechnology sector, and chemical safety and toxicology