Pharmacology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Pharmacology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs affect body functions in health and disease. It plays a vital role in helping to safeguard our health and welfare.

BSc Pharmacology explores approaches to treatment. These approaches have a focus on neuroscience, metabolic disease, and cancer. These are all research strengths at the University of Dundee.

On the course you’ll focus on topics like molecular pharmacology and quantitative pharmacology. You will learn how drugs behave depending on various factors.

This gives you an understanding of how scientists explore b...

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Why Choose University of Dundee During Clearing?

The University of Dundee is on Scotland's east coast in the vibrant city of Dundee—rich in history and culture and full of cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars.

The main campus in the West End was named the best place to live in Scotland in 2024 (The Sunday Times). Dundee has lower living costs than many UK cities, and the University offers scholarships and bursaries. Excellent road and rail links make travel easy.

Founded in 1881, the University is globally known for excellence in life sciences, medicine, dentistry, engineering, and art & design.

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN

Application Details

Course Code

B211

Institution Code

D65

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C

B,B,C,C

including Higher biology or chemistry. Plus National 5 biology and chemistry at C and National 5 mathematics at B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level to include biology and chemistry, plus Standard Level mathematics at grade 5. A combination of IB Certificate plus other qualifications, such as A-Levels, Advanced Placement Tests or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), will also be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

MMP

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM-MMP. Plus biology and chemistry at GCSE C/4 and GCSE mathematics at B/6

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include biology or chemistry. Plus Standard Level biology and chemistry at 4 and mathematics at 5.

Scottish HNC

Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent.

Scottish HND

Pass

A relevant HND with AA in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent

A level

C,C,C

C,C,D

Including biology or chemistry. Plus biology and chemistry at GCSE C/4 and GCSE mathematics at B/6

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535

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