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Pharmacology

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B,C,C

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AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)

DMM

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Access to HE Diploma

M:30

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M3,M3

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

25

To include at H4 Biology or Chemistry and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3

To include Biology or Chemistry and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics

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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted towards tariff requirements

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DMM

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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,C,C

To include Biology or Chemistry and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics. Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

To include Chemistry or Biology and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics

T Level

Pass (C and above)

UCAS Tariff

112

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Pharmacology

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:**
- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

- 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 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024***

- 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.

**The Northampton Employment Promise**
- We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023
✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information
✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

Modules

**Stage 1**
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology (compulsory)
• Introduction to Microbiology (compulsory)
• Fundamentals of Immunology (compulsory)
• Genetics and Molecular Biology (compulsory)
• Foundations of Chemistry (compulsory)
• Anatomy and Physiology (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)

**Optional Placement Year**
• Health and Life Sciences at Work (designated)

**Stage 3**

• Integrated Medical Genetics (designated)
• Gene Regulation (designated)
• Neuropharmacology (compulsory)
• Molecular Pharmacology (compulsory)
• Toxicology (designated)
• Drug Discovery & Development (designated)
• Pharmacology Dissertation (compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 2023 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Northampton

Department:

Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

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