UCAS Code: B210

Overview

This comprehensive science degree explores the mechanisms of drug action, drug discovery, and the vital role of pharmacology in tackling global health challenges. Grounded in world-class research and taught by industry experts, the program at Aston University combines foundational physiology and biochemistry with specialized study in areas such as neuropharmacology, toxicology, and personalized medicine. Students gain extensive laboratory experience to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate modern therapeutic interventions.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental principles of drug action, receptor mechanics, cellular communication, and signalling cascades

• Essential physiological, biochemical, and neuroscientific processes governing human health and disease

• Specialized concepts in neuropharmacology, brain function, toxicology, and safety evaluation

• Personalized medicine frameworks, focusing on how genetics and individual patient needs influence drug development

• Laboratory research methodologies, bioanalytical techniques, computational modeling, and molecular biology software

• Processes of drug discovery, targeted therapy design, regulatory frameworks, and clinical evaluation

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze drug interactions, cellular mechanisms, and toxicological profiles using formal pharmacological principles

• Perform experimental procedures proficiently using modern laboratory instrumentation and bioanalytical tools

• Evaluate the safety, efficacy, and regulatory progression of therapeutic compounds across modern healthcare contexts

• Apply quantitative data analysis, molecular techniques, and critical reasoning to solve complex pharmaceutical challenges

• Synthesize cutting-edge pharmacological research to formulate evidence-based solutions for global health needs