The University of Western Australia (UWA)
The University of Western Australia (UWA)

35 Stirling Hwy, Crawle, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Pharmacology-Bachelor of Biomedical Science

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

This course focuses on understanding how drugs impact biological organisms, including humans. It offers a modern perspective on how medicines work within the body and how this knowledge is applied to reduce suffering from diseases. 

As a Pharmacology student, you'll learn how drugs affect the body by targeting specific receptors, either activating or blocking them. You'll also study important topics like drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, drug dependence, and toxicology.

This major helps you understand how drugs influence key body functions, such as blood pressure, pain, and lung function. You'll gain hands-on experience through lab sessions that complement what you learn in lectures, all while being taught by experts involved in modern research.

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Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

A-Level

Minimum GPA

3.0

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Program Intakes

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

August 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 Years

Program Length

$0 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$41500 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition