BSc (Hons) Pharmacology Bachelor's degree at the University of Aberdeen

Topics covered in this course span medical science through the ages; from ancient civilizations to the modern day science of genomics and synthetic biology. Alongside lecture material, in depth practical classes will cover biomedical measurement techniques, forensic science and a research-based mini project.

This course introduces core concepts of physiology, sport science and biomedical science and sets foundations for further study of these topics; the course uses responses and adaptations to exercise and physical challenges to integrate and highlight links between biomedical subjects like anatomy, nutrition, pharmacology or bioenergetics; the course uses a streamlined modular system to deliver and assess the course content and fortnightly online assessments ensure effective learning and are highl

This course covers the foundations of chemistry that underpin the life sciences at a molecular level and is suitable for students with different backgrounds including little or no previous study of chemistry. The basic concepts of quantitative chemistry will be covered, along with the different types of organic molecules, acids and bases, and the principles of kinetics and thermodynamics. The relevance of the course materials to life science is emphasised throughout. Laboratory classes introduce

Cells are the fundamental unit of life – without them life could not exist, and as such understanding how they function is crucial to our understanding of biology and medical science. This course provides theoretical knowledge in a diverse range of topics covering the fascinating world of cells, from molecules like DNA, to how different cell types function within our bodies. All practical classes are research based and will provide theoretical knowledge and skills training in many areas of molec

Chemistry plays a vital role in the life sciences, explaining the properties of biomolecules and how biological processes work at a molecular level. Organic reaction mechanisms give insight into how different types of molecules can be synthesised and methods of chemical analysis introduce other important topics linking the chemical and life sciences. The relationship between energy, entropy and equilibrium in driving reactions will be covered and the course concludes with a survey of the molecul

This course, which is prescribed for level 1 undergraduate students and articulating students who are in their first year at the University, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across the first 4 weeks of term. Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.

Physiology is the science of understanding life. It allows you to explore and understand why your body does what it does and how it does it; This introductory physiology course explores living processes at the level of cells and molecules; The course lays down many of the fundamental concepts of physiology required to appreciate advanced study of many of the medical science disciplines; You will gain practical experience and understanding of electrophysiological techniques required for the study

This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of how genetic information is stored, how it is accessed by the cell to form functional proteins and how the release of this information is controlled to produce a healthy human child; understanding this process is essential to understanding the basis of human disease and the course will examine how genetic differences affect disease susceptibility; this popular, comprehensive and cutting edge course will equip students with the essential kn

This course is the cornerstone to all the advanced science courses in later years and provides you with key skills for success in science; feedback from employers drove the course design to give specific and focused science skills to enhance your employability; numerical, analytical, data interpretation, experimental design and problem solving skills are core elements that are essential for any graduate career portfolio; this course and the additional specifically developed online resources have

The Physiology of Human Organ Systems course aims to develop and integrated understanding of human organ structure and function through innovative teaching approaches covering the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and reproductive systems; participation in practical classes where students act as subjects and investigators; focussed and interactive problem solving sessions applying knowledge to clinical scenarios, and developing fundamental skills critically required in the final year

Understanding the fundamental workings of cells is important to a wide range of scientific disciplines; this course integrates the key metabolic and biochemical processes that underpin human, animal and plant life in relation to health and disease; this core knowledge prepares you for more advanced study in all areas of life sciences and has wide ranging applications; you will also participate in an award winning practical series focussed on drug discovery which will build essential employabilit

This course cultivates literature research skills, building confidence in team-working and communication through scientific writing and seminar presentation; it encourages student-led learning and organisation in researching a topic on human health or disease of your own choice, with tutors providing guidance; you will learn to use online and library resources to search for information from primary research articles and relay that information in the form of a written report and a Powerpoint pres

Biochemical pharmacology and toxicology is a broad ranging course covering many fundamental aspects of pharmacology. It lays appropriate foundations upon which advanced Pharmacological understanding is developed. Key aspects are: critical concepts of pharmacological and toxicological relevance are covered in-depth at a molecular and biochemical level, with the ultimate significance to the human organism also studied; a modern and relevant practical thread permits application of lecture materials

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Using teaching informed by high-quality research this course provides a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology; you will learn how the knowledge of physiological processes is directed into identifying drugs targets for disease, which will improve your understanding of drug discovery; insight into the molecular and cellular action of drugs in the cardiovascular system will prepare you for your fi

During this course, you will start to appreciate why the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological and psychiatric disorders is both an art and a science; students will use real-life examples from case studies to help develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding; practical classes will enhance students understanding of why developing new neuropharmaceuticals is challenging and will improve their laboratory and analytical skills; this course will help students understand why mu

The course is designed to give the students a basic understanding of the mechanisms of disease. By understanding the process of a disease we can find ways of both treating it and/or preventing it; this course uses the examples of cancer, infectious disease and inflammatory disease to illustrate this; the factors leading to or causing the disease will be described