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Major Overview for Pharmacology

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Overview for Pharmacology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of drug interactions on biological systems and organisms and the sources, chemical properties, biological effects, and therapeutic uses of drugs. Includes instruction in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, drug therapeutics, drug action, bodily responses to drug events, biochemical proliferation and differentiation, apoptosis, cell biology, medicinal chemistry, and studies of specific drugs and drug interactions.

Careers for Pharmacology Majors

A major in Pharmacology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Pharmacology

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Pharmacology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
42
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$21,354
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
17
(0.6%)
Highly Selective$15,394
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.