Program ratingYou can study pharmacology at the University of Melbourne as part of the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Biomedicine. Major advances in treating cancer, heart attacks, diabetes and Parkinson´s are attributed to Pharmacology. Areas studied include interactions of chemical agents and living matter, and there is a choice between specialising in Chemistry or Pharmacology itself.
EmployabilityPharmacology graduate students can work in the pharmaceutical industry, research institutes, government departments, universities and other industries worldwide.
Course descriptionSample course plan
Bachelor of Science major: Pharmacology
First year
Chemistry 1
Biology of Cells and Organisms
Vision Science
Managing People and Organisations
Chemistry 2
Genetics and the Evolution of Life
Vision Science
Climate Change I
Second year
Microbiology and Immunology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Climate Change II
Third year
Principles of Pharmacology
Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology
Chemistry
Product and Brand Management
Drug Discovery and Development Experimental Pharmacology
Microbiology and Immunology
Climate Change III