Pharmacology with foundation year

Explore how drugs work and are developed through an approach combining human physiology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. Gain hands-on laboratory experience and prepare for roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

Foundation year
The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

Degree
Explore how drugs affect the body and how they’re used to treat disease. Learn how new medicines are discovered, developed and tested, and how science helps improve health.


• Discover the power of pharmacology: explore how drugs interact with the human body, from molecular mechanisms to novel therapeutics and how they can make a real difference in human health.



• Hands-on learning: master advanced techniques like cell culture and flow cytometry in our Super-Lab and prepare for a career in pharmacology.



• Launch your career: gain the skills and knowledge valued by employers and prepare for a range of career paths within the pharmaceutical industry in research, development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs and more.



Why you should study this course
• Contemporary facilities: learn techniques from mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry to Western blotting and HPLC in the Super-Lab. Gain hands-on experience with real-time PCR, organ baths and physiological testing like electromyography, electrocardiography and spirometry.



• Common first year: collaborate and work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions.



• Industry expertise: our ties with industry experts, guest speakers and alumni could help you get access to real-world insights and networking opportunities.



• Student-centred active learning: this course will be delivered through a blend of hands-on laboratory-based sessions, physiological simulation, interactive lectures and discursive workshops. Apply your knowledge and skills to an independent research project in the final year.



• Placement opportunities: elect to apply for either a one-year professional training placement, or an international experience year to enhance learning and gain a competitive advantage in the workplace after graduation.  



Our Award-winning Green Superlab
With space for over 250 students and packed full of industry-standard equipment, the Coventry University Superlab is an amazing place to learn, experiment and discover. Find out what we’re doing in our Superlab to make it greener and reduce our waste and carbon emissions.

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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.