Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and how they interact and work on the body. On our BSc Pharmacology degree, you will learn how drugs are made into medicines and how drugs and other chemicals interact at the molecular, cellular and systems levels in the body. Pharmacologists have been key to the development of drugs and vaccines that have improved the treatment of many of the diseases of modern society, including the treatment of bacterial infections with antibiotics, HIV with anti-retroviral drugs, mental health with antidepressant drugs and antipsychotics and cardiovascular diseases with statins and antihypertensives Accreditation of this Pharmacology degree is being sought from the Royal Society of Biology – the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the United Kingdom.
Key highlights
- Learn how drugs are developed and formulated into medicines
- Study drug interactions at molecular, cellular and systems levels
- Explore treatments for infections, HIV, mental health and cardiovascular disease
- Accreditation being sought from the Royal Society of Biology
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for this degree in Pharmacology would be: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma (in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Pharmaceutical Science or similar science subject) or, Access to Higher…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …subject) or, Access to Higher Education: 30 Level 3 Credits at Merit Merit in T Level Science GCSE Maths and English Language required at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, Science
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Laboratory scientist
- Medical science liaison
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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