Pharmacology is the study of drugs and how they interact and work on our cells and tissues.
In our Pharmacology BSc you will learn how drugs are made into medicines. 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
• Cardiovascular diseases with statins and antihypertensives
Our course has been designed to meet the standards of the British Pharmacological Society’s (BPS) undergraduate core curriculum. Course modules are structured using a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, laboratory practical classes and is known for it’s active blended learning (ABL) style of delivery. Our aim is to provide you with opportunities to be actively involved in your learning.
This course is suited to those wanting to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry or in biomedical research as well as graduate entry to medicine. With regards to employment, 95% of students go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course.
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026*.
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Stage 1
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology (compulsory)
• Introduction to Microbiology (compulsory)
• Genetics and Molecular Biology (compulsory)
• Biochemical Skills (compulsory)
• Anatomy and Physiology (compulsory)
• Foundations of Chemistry (compulsory)
Stage 2
• Genes and Genomics (designated)
• Cellular Pathology (designated)
• Bioscience Research Methods (compulsory)
• Processes of Life: Biochemistry (designated)
• Physiology 2 (compulsory)
• Principles of Pharmacology (compulsory)
• Systems Pharmacology and Therapeutics (compulsory)
• Bioinformatics (designated)
Stage 3
• Neuro-pharmacology (compulsory)
• Molecular Pharmacology (compulsory)
• Pharmacology Dissertation (compulsory)
• Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (designated)
• Gene Regulation (designated)
• Toxicology (designated)
• Drug Discovery & Development (designated)
Module information is quoted for 2026 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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A-level Chemistry or Biology at grade C and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics; or an Extended Diploma in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Pharmaceutical Science or similar science subject or a T-Level in Science are required
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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