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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Waterside Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Waterside Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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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 antihypertensivesOur 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 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025*- 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
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:30 Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):
DMM Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
M2,M3,M3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DMM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
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T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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To include Chemistry or Biology and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics
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
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Science
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
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Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff requirements
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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
To include at H4 Biology or Chemistry and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics
To include Biology or Chemistry and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Science, Mathematics or Physics
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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