Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Congratulations on your offer of a place at 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ�

Welcome to our Pharmacy and Pharmacology offer holder hub.

We've created these pages to share more in depth information on what makes studying at Bangor unique and to help you make the important decision of where you're going to study.

If you've accepted your offer we're very excited to hope to welcome you to Bangor in September and wish you luck with any exams and coursework you're studying for.

If you're still considering your options make sure to have a look at all of our content on this page to help you decide if Bangor is the place for you and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

Did you know?

From new drug discoveries to patient care, you'll be studying what’s current and impactful in the field to ensure you graduate with knowledge of the latest developments in the field.

Their support and mentorship will help you navigate your studies and prepare for your career in pharmacy or pharmacology.

This environment helps bring classroom learning to life and develops skills you can use in your future career.

A message from Dr Joanna Edwards and Prof Stephen Doughty

Hi, I'm Dr Joanna Edwards I'm the course lead for pharmacology here at 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ�.

And I'm Stephen Doughty and I'm the course lead for pharmacy here at 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ�.

And we'd just like to say congratulations on receiving your offer.

We hope that you'll be able to come and visit us to see exactly what 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ� can offer you for pharmacology and pharmacy.

We get to know our students really well. We provide an amazing level of support, both in terms of academic growth and personal development.

And the location of the university is fantastic. We've got mountains,we've got sea. There's so much for students to do.

As well as that we have a number of different societies that you can join and it is really an amazing environment.

So we look forward to you joining us here at 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ�.

Meet the Lecturers

If you choose to study with us at Bangor you'll be taught by people who are passionate about their subjects. Below you can get to know some of the key lecturers who will be a part of the first few years of your degree.

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Pharmacy Programme Lead Professor Stephen Doughty

What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I write cryptic crosswords and thoroughly enjoy solving published crosswords!

What’s your favourite part of your job?
Watching students develop as individuals and grow in confidence as they progress in their Pharmacy degree. Even better is meeting them again once they’re practising pharmacists and listening to stories of how their careers have developed.

What’s a common question students ask you?
“Is that going to be in the exam?” … and they get the same answer: “It might be!”

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Pharmacology Programme Lead Dr Joanna Edwards

What’s your favourite part of your job?
Getting to talk about pharmacology all day! I fell completely in love with the subject within a couple of months of starting my own undergraduate degree in pharmacology many years ago, and I decided then that I wanted to spend my life teaching other people about it, and I feel very lucky that I can.

What do you love most about teaching?
Being able to support the students through what can sometimes be a difficult time as they adapt to life at Uni. I get a huge amount of satisfaction from seeing students grow, gain confidence, and realise their potential.

What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I have pet cockroaches!

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Lecturer Mathew Jones

What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?
Believe in your abilities and ensure you always ask the staff for support (too many students sit in silences struggling with their studies), reaching out for support is the most important aspect of being a successful student.

What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I am a ex-international Lacrosse player, I am related to Kylie Minogue, and am an avid Warhammer 40k player (and currently am the 40k officer for Deeside Defender Gaming Club).

What do you love most about teaching?
There are many aspects, some examples include having engaging discussions with students on new scientific discoveries and seeing students develop their understanding over the years of study.

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Lecturer Bethan Jones

What’s your favourite part of your job?
I love connecting with students and seeing them grow from first-year nerves to confident thinkers. There’s something incredibly rewarding about witnessing those “aha!” moments when challenging concepts suddenly make sense, and I’m honoured to be both a guide and cheerleader on their academic journeys. Watching students build confidence, ask deeper questions, and make connections they hadn’t considered is priceless.

What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
I'm easily distracted by animals—if there's a furry, feathered, or even scaly creature nearby, you’ve probably lost me! If I weren’t

Lecturer & Biomedical Science Programme Lead Dr Dylan Jones

What’s your favourite part of your job?
I love seeing students develop both academically and personally during their time with us. Watching them make connections between complex concepts and real-world applications, particularly in biomedical science, is incredibly rewarding.

How would you describe Bangor in three words?
Historic, welcoming, inspiring.

What’s a fun fact about you that students might not know?
Outside of academia, I love to brew mead!

What’s one book or resource you always recommend to students?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. It’s an essential read for understanding the human stories behind scientific discoveries and the ethical complexities in biomedical research.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you may have lots of questions about becoming a student of Pharmacy or Pharmacology at Bangor so we've compiled the answers to the most frequently asked questions below.

You will receive your timetable during Welcome Week. Welcome week for 2025 starts on the 22nd of September. The full list of term dates can be found on the University website.

New students will be sent lots of information about Welcome Week and the arrival process before the beginning of term. During Welcome Week there will be plenty of people - staff and students - to guide you. These include Peer Guides, current students who volunteer to help new students to help during the settling-in process. Peer Guides are familiar, friendly faces in the early stages of university life.

Every student at 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ� is also assigned a Personal Tutor, an Academic Staff member who provides personalised academic support and guidance. Your Personal Tutor will meet with you throughout the year to review your grades, discuss employability, and direct you to appropriate student services when needed. They are also responsible for providing academic references for you.

Personal Tutors are dedicated to helping you succeed academically and personally. They can assist with a wide range of issues, from academic challenges to career planning. In addition to regular meetings, you can reach out to your tutor whenever you need extra support or advice.

We place a high priority on caring and supporting our students and are well placed to do so due to the smaller teaching groups. As well as the support you will receive from your academic team, the university’s student services department offers a range of assistance to ensure that you thrive during your time with us.

There are lots of arranged activities during Welcome Week that provide opportunities for you to meet and get to know other students on your course. These include events led by the course leads, such as quizzes.

At 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ� we also have a wide range of student societies and clubs helping you meet new people and explore new and existing interests.

The Foundation Year (Pharmacology) or Preparatory Year (Pharmacy) is designed to prepare students for all of our undergraduate degree programmes. It is an ideal course if you do not currently have the necessary scientific background to enter our undergraduate programmes.

It provides the basic, but essential understanding of biological and chemical principles that underpin the field.

Welsh-speaking students can complete parts of their degree through the medium of Welsh. Several modules across in each include Welsh-language options. Additionally, any assignment submitted can be written in either English or Welsh, and bursaries are available for students who choose to study part of their degree in Welsh.

Students learning in Welsh benefit from smaller class sizes, excellent peer support, and a Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor. There is also a hall of residence specifically for Welsh speakers and learners, providing a natural Welsh-speaking environment outside of class.

During Welcome Week we’ll have introductory sessions to get everyone together and help them settle in at Bangor. At the beginning of your first week at 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ�, a staff member will be assigned as your personal tutor to ensure your welfare is maintained and to provide pastoral check-ins at least three times a year (once per semester). If your first language is Welsh, we will strive to pair you with a Welsh-speaking personal tutor to facilitate comfortable communication in your native language.

We’ll have Peer Guides to help you in Welcome Week who are current students who have volunteered and have been trained to help new students settle in. They’ll help you make friends through various social events, show you around the town and the University, and give you information and tips about student life.

As well as the support you will receive from your academic team, the university’s student services department offers a range of assistance to ensure that you thrive during your time with us.

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Student Profile Georgia Marston, Pharmacology

"I chose to study pharmacology at Bangor university as the course just looked incredible. The lecturers at the North Wales Medical School are experts with phenomenal backgrounds and passion for their individual subjects. The facilities at Bangor Uni are a some of the best and it has been a privilege to have access to these and work within the North West Cancer Research centre."

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Interested in the science of how drugs and chemicals interact with living organisms, aka ? 💊 Our second year student Georgia shares why she chose to study the subject with us at @91��Ʒ��ϳԹ� 🔬 Diddordeb mewn gwyddoniaeth sut mae cyffuriau a chemegau yn rhyngweithio ag organebau byw, sef Ffarmacoleg ? 💊 Ein myfyrwraig ail flwyddyn Georgia yn rhannu pam y dewisodd astudio'r pwnc gyda ni ym Mhrifysgol Bangor 🔬

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