Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Griffith University's Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology degree. Learn how medicines are developed, tested and used safely to improve lives and protect communities. This degree gives you the scientific expertise to understand how drugs and chemicals interact with the human body. With a strong focus on practical learning and real-world application, this degree prepares you for a career at the intersection of health, science and industry. Through hands-on lab work and applied projects, you'll build a deep understanding of pharmacology, toxicology and drug development, gaining insight into how safer and more effective treatments reach patients and communities. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology Gain extensive experience in modern pharmacology, toxicology and analytical laboratories, developing practical skills valued by employers. Learn from experts leading research in drug action, chemical toxicology, precision medicine and pharmaceutical science. Build strong foundations in chemistry, biology, and anatomy before progressing into advanced studies of drug mechanisms, safety and efficacy. Apply your learning to real challenges through project-based courses such as the BioHealth Project, working with industry, government or research partners. Tailor your studies with electives that align with your interests across health, research, regulation or industry. Practical learning with real impact From your first year, you'll combine core health science courses with lab-based learning to understand how cells, tissues and organ systems respond to medicines and chemicals.