Program Overview

Overview of the Pharmacology Program

The Pharmacology program at the University of Queensland is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science behind how drugs work to treat and cure diseases. Students will gain knowledge on how drugs work in the human body at the molecular, cellular, and whole-body level, and discover why many drugs do not work in every patient.

Program Details

• Program Name: Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology)
• Program Description: The program focuses on the study of pharmacology, including the science behind how drugs work, their benefits, side effects, and interactions on human health.
• Career Possibilities:
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Clinical research officer
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Biochemist
  • Quality assurance officer
  • Sales representative

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

• Systems Pharmacology
• Experimental Pharmacology
• Drug Design & Development
• Principles of Pharmacology

Highlights

• Ranked 28 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• Ranked 1 in Queensland for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2025)