Pharmacology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of drug action, where a drug can be broadly defined as any manmade, natural, or endogenous (from within body) molecule that exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism. More specifically, it is the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function. If substances have medicinal properties, they are considered pharmaceuticals.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all pre-clinical (Year 1 and Year 2) coursework and passing score on COMLEX Level 1.