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With the challenge and demand for new medicines, the contribution of pharmacology to finding better and safer drugs becomes all the more vital.
Developed together with the pharmaceutical industry, our BSc Pharmacology is ideal for anyone who is interested in meeting this challenge and exploring how drugs work.
We follow the curriculum set out by the British Pharmacological Society, so you can be assured that the programme will be thorough and recognised by employers.
The University is ranked 10th in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology (Daily Mail University Guide 2025).
Tobi came to one of our Open Days where he immediately felt at home and connected to the student community.
Watch Tobi's video to find out more about studying Pharmacology at Reading.
Learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops, and carry out an interdisciplinary research project with supervision from a researcher in the School.
Sakthi teaches on the BSc Pharmacology programme. He brings the subject to life using his research and every year undergraduates can assist him on his research with molecule tests and data collection.
Our staff work tirelessly to help you gain the knowledge and practical experience to excel. They are experts in their field, giving you an excellent opportunity to learn.