Pharmacology

Pharmacology provides a unique opportunity to explore the science behind how drugs interact with the body, and in turn how the body modifies drugs and their role in treating diseases. It’s a field that sits at the heart of pharmaceutical advancements, combining biology, chemistry, and physiology to improve healthcare and save lives.

Studying Pharmacology at Keele provides a diverse and comprehensive coverage of modern biological and chemical sciences with a focus on molecular pharmacology and drug discovery.

Building on this foundation, you will delve into the mechanisms of drug action for treating various conditions, including cardio-metabolic disorders and central nervous system diseases. You will also gain foundations in drug discovery, and explore the concept of selective toxicity, its application in addressing microbial infections, cancer therapies, and the effects of drugs of abuse and poisons.

In your final year you will investigate the drug development pipeline, from drug candidate selection to clinical trials, while developing an awareness of experimental methodologies and ethical considerations. The wider societal impact of pharmacology is also examined, including medicines management and agricultural applications, such as the action and health implications of pesticides.

About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.