Overview

Key facts

During the Pharmacology programme of the University of Glasgow you may have the opportunity to go on a work placement to companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer.
You can take Pharmacology as an MSci, which includes an additional placement year, between the third and final years of the degree, normally doing research in industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas.
Career Prospects
Many of our graduates work in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. The majority of graduates continue with research studies and gain MSc and PhD qualifications before moving into employment.
Pharmacology is not the same as pharmacy and this degree does not qualify you as a pharmacist.
Career Options

Toxicologist

Clinical scientist

Medical chemist

Research scientist

Pharmacologist

NHS scientific officer.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and taught general scientific skills.

In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (eg animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).

In year 3, you will learn the basic principles of quantitative pharmacology, practical skills and laboratory techniques.

The fourth-year course includes a core course, three ten-week long Honours option courses and a research project with the results sometimes contributing to scientific publications.

The available final-year optional courses may change each year and students are not guaranteed a place on a particular option.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 105 other Bachelors in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration)
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

≈ 33210 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.