理学学士学位（BSc）是三年制本科学位，使每个学生都可以发展自己在理科（理科专业）和相关科目的兴趣。学生可以灵活地将其主要学科与其他科学学科以及全校其他学科的学科相结合。药理学是关于化学物质对生物体的影响。实际上，它主要涉及药物对动物，特别是对人类的影响。它涉及药物如何产生作用，药物和其他化学物质的来源，特性，分布，消除和使用。药物作用可能有用，例如在医学上（临床药理学）或有害的（毒理学）。
Pharmacology and Toxicology are at the forefront of modern medicine with a focus on developing drugs to treat important conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, neurological conditions and heart disease. Understanding Pharmacology is key to advancing research in almost all areas of biomedical research, while Toxicology is key to understanding human impacts in a changing world.<br>Pharmacology incorporates and applies a variety of biological sciences, such as biochemistry, chemistry, physiology, microbiology and genetics. Unlike pharmacy, which is about the preparation and dispensing of drugs, pharmacology is the science behind how drugs produce their effects on the body and what the body does to the drugs. Pharmacology also plays a key role in developing drugs of the future.<br>Toxicology at Otago examines the harmful effects of chemicals on the human body, as well as understanding the impact of chemicals on the environment and in our food supply.<br>Graduates of our department go on to a wide range of careers including research, governmental, administration, and advisory positions.<br>Major employers include the National Poisons Centre, MedSafe, Pharmac, the Ministry of Health, Crown Research Institutes, universities, and pharmaceutical companies.<br>Pharmacology and Toxicology are also popular choices for students seeking a career in the professional medical sciences (e.g. Medicine or Pharmacy) or those pursuing a double degree in Law, Commerce, or Education.