Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience Study Guide 2025/26
What you can study
In the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, we investigate how cells and organisms function and how we might modulate their function to improve health. We are at the forefront in the use of interactive media, with the development of eBioLabs and the AIMS Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, to ensure the highest quality teaching and student experience. We also host the Bristol Neuroscience Research Network.
You will find units on:
- medicine and drugs
- health and disease
- pain, behaviour and disorders
Pre-requisites
- Year 1 units are suitable for students with secondary school Chemistry and preferably another Science (e.g. Biology).
- Year 2 units require some university study in the discipline.
- Year 3 units require a strong background in the discipline.
Year 1
Pre-requisites: secondary school Chemistry and preferably another Science (e.g. Biology)
Teaching Block 1
Teaching Block 2
Year 2
Pre-requisites: some university study in the discipline.
Teaching Block 1
Teaching Block 2
Year 3
Pre-requisites: strong background of study in the relevant discipline.
Teaching Block 1
- Molecular Pharmacology - PHPH30029
- Synaptic Cell Biology - PHPH30022
- The Heart in Health and Disease - PHPH30019
- The Rhythms of Life - PHPH30027
Teaching Block 2
- Drugs in the Nervous System - PHPH30030
- Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease - PHPH30028
- Neural Basis of Behaviour - PHPH30031
- Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders - PHPH30013
- Neuroscience of Pain - PHPH30017
- New Horizons in Medicine - PHPH30021
- Receptor signalling and non-drug therapies - PHPH30003
- Synaptic Plasticity - PHPH30010
Thinking of applying to Medical School?
Planning to apply to medical school in the future? See our Medical Sciences Study Taster guide which outlines units suitable for students who are pre-med.
Application queries
Contact the Centre for Study Abroad inbound team if you have any queries about the application process for the study abroad programmes:
Phone: +44 117 39 40207
Email: cfsa-inbound@bristol.ac.uk
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