Pharmacology

You will take eight core subjects (125 credit points) across your degree that will build an understanding of the structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of health and disease, including genetic and environmental influences (four in first year, two in second year and two in third year).

In your third year, you will complete 50 credit points (four subjects) of deep and specialised study in pharmacology.

Throughout your degree you will also take elective and breadth (non-biomedicine) subjects.

Bachelor of Science

The Pharmacology major is made up of seven subjects (87.5 credit points) taken in your second and third year. Each subject is worth 12.5 credit points. Level 2 subjects are usually taken in second year, and Level 3 subjects in third year.

To complete this major, you’ll need:

• 12.5 credit points of Level 2 major core
• 12.5 credit points of Level 3 capstone
• 25 credit points of Level 2 major electives
• 25 credit points of Level 3 major core
• 12.5 credit points of Level 3 major elective

The rest of your degree will consist of a Level 1 science core subject, your choice of elective subjects in science, and breadth (non-science) subjects.

Further information

You can find detailed information about your major – including structure, subject availability, and participation requirements – in the Handbook.

You can also explore your study pathway and sample course plans through My Course Planner.