Welcome to Your Applicant Hub
Welcome to your Pharmacy and Pharmacology applicant holder hub.
We've created this page to share information on what makes studying at Bangor unique and to help you make the important decision of where you're going to start your journey.
Explore what makes Bangor special - from cutting-edge research and practical learning opportunities to a vibrant, supportive community where you can thrive.
Our Applicant Hub is your go-to space for everything you need: course details, student stories, and tips to help you prepare for the next step. Discover what’s waiting for you at the North Wales Medical School and start planning your future today!
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 Llinos Williams
Hi and congratulations in applying to the North Wales Medical School at Bangor University.
You've taken an exciting first step towards a future in healthcare, one rooted in purpose, community and real world impact.
Now that you've applied, you're probably wondering what happens next. Don't worry, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
That's why we've created the Applicant Hub.
It's your central space for everything that you need, from FAQs and tips on settling in to Bangor, to connecting with your future classmates.
So make sure you check it regularly so that you don't miss anything important.
We hope to welcome you to Bangor, where you'll learn, grow,
and prepare for a career to improve health and well-being in communities across North Wales and beyond.
Explore the Applicant Hub today and take the next step towards your future with us.
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.
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!”
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!
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.
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.
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."
Chat to Students and Staff
Have more specific questions or want to chat to our current students? Ask them anything about the course, campus life, or settling in. They’ve been in your shoes and are happy to help on Unibuddy.
@medical.bangor.meddygol Interested in the science of how drugs and chemicals interact with living organisms, aka #Pharmacology ? 💊 Our second year student Georgia shares why she chose to study the subject with us at @Bangor University 🔬 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 🔬 #stemtok #bangoruniversity ♬ original sound - Medical @ Bangor Uni
Campus Connect
You'll be able to meet other applicants and be part of our Bangor student community even before arriving! You can join the Campus Connect app when it goes live in February. In the app, you can ask questions, chat with current students and make friends with other applicants on your course and in your chosen accommodation. You'll be invited to join by email, which will also include your Bangor University reference number that you'll need to register.