Pharmacologists study the nature, actions and uses of drugs. This degree starts you on the road to a highly active field of research. Pharmacology deals with the study of drugs and their action on living systems. A drug is any substance that is given to a human or animal with the intention of changing the state of its body function: to relieve pain, treat cancer, eliminate infection or improve health. A science based pharmacologist is concerned with investigating how drugs act at different biological levels, ranging from cells and genes up to tissues and even human populations.
Pharmacology is also concerned with the use of drugs as investigative tools to obtain a better understanding of cellular and physiological processes in both health and disease. Toxicology is an important component of the discipline of Pharmacology. This is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals, including drugs, pesticides and toxins, on living organisms. As a discipline, therefore, Pharmacology underpins many of the medical advances that have led to improvements in the quality of life for us all. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Domestic applicants require passes in six subjects (including two at minimum HC3) including: Irish, English, Mathematics (minimum Grade B3 LC Ordinary Level/ D3 LC Higher Level), one laboratory science subject, and two other recognised subjects.
Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma: The minimum for consideration is minimum score of C in six subjects, which includes a minimum of B in two subjects, with English and specific programme requirements. |
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