Overview

The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding how medicines and other substances interact with biological systems. At Aston University, students develop knowledge of pharmacology alongside relevant scientific principles, preparing them to examine how drugs affect the body and how this knowledge supports the study of medicines.

What You'll Learn

• Core principles of pharmacology and the ways drugs interact with biological systems

• Fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, and related sciences that support pharmacological study

• Drug actions, mechanisms, and responses within the body

• The relationship between pharmacological principles and the development and use of medicines

• Scientific approaches used to investigate and understand drug effects

• Key concepts and terminology required for further study in pharmacology and related subjects

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain fundamental pharmacological concepts and describe how drugs interact with biological systems. They will understand the scientific principles that underpin drug action and be able to relate these principles to the effects of medicines in the body. Students will also be able to apply foundational knowledge from relevant biological and chemical sciences to pharmacological topics, interpret basic scientific information, and use appropriate terminology when discussing drug effects and mechanisms. The course provides students with a structured academic foundation for progressing to further study of pharmacology and associated areas of pharmaceutical and biomedical science.