Pharmacology

About this course

Pharmacology is the scientific study of drugs and how they act on biological systems. It investigates the mechanisms by which chemical compounds interact with cells, tissues and organs to produce therapeutic effects or, when things go wrong, toxic ones. Pharmacologists contribute to the discovery and development of new medicines, the understanding of drug safety, and the improvement of existing treatments, making this a discipline that sits at the heart of one of the world's most significant industries and one of the areas of science with the most direct impact on human health and wellbeing. At the University of Northampton, studied on a part-time basis, you will explore how drugs are designed and synthesised, how they enter, move through and exit the body, and how they interact with molecular targets including receptors, enzymes and ion channels. You will study the pharmacology of spec

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 65% of graduatescards →

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