Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Conjoint - Pharmacology

The University of Auckland

A BA/BSc conjoint offers a rich programme to develop your quantitative and qualitative skills. The range of possible subject combinations allows you to build a degree unique to your interests: from History to Physics, Communication to Computer Science, and Māori Studies to Marine Science, as well as a wide range of foreign languages. You’ll learn the value of subjectivity and objectivity of creativity and critique of free thought and rational argument. You will develop advanced analytical and numerical abilities alongside strong written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of the cultural, societal and historical context of scientific discovery. Graduates of a BA/BSc conjoint are uniquely prepared for the careers of tomorrow. With fundamental capabilities such as superior communication skills and critical and creative thinking, alongside advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, you’ll be well equipped for an evolving employment landscape.Pharmacology is about the study of drugs, examining how they work, how they are processed by the body and the relationship between concentration and effect. Are you interested in understanding how drugs work And how they can improve health Pharmacology is an exciting field of study and is essential to the discovery of new medicines to fight diseases. Whether it’s a drug we swallow for a headache or to cure cancer, Pharmacology looks at how the medication produces beneficial and adverse effects. Pharmacology also explores how we can improve the way drugs are tested.