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...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>On the course you’ll focus on topics like molecular pharmacology and quantitative pharmacology. You will learn how drugs behave depending on various factors.<br/><br/>This gives you an understanding of how scientists explore biomedical discoveries. You will learn how scientists develop them from initial innovation to real-world application.<br/><br/>Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances. This will also help you gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.<br/><br/>The first two years of your degree will cover concepts such as:<br/><br/><br/>- genetics<br/><br/><br/>- cell division<br/><br/><br/>- biological organisation<br/><br/><br/>- molecular mechanisms and processes<br/><br/><br/>You’ll develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and how to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for carrying out projects later in your course.<br/><br/>Years three and four will cover these concepts in more detail. You’ll also carry out a semester long research project based around one chosen area of the current world-class research in Life Sciences. Throughout the duration of the course, you have the flexibility to pick modules that appeal to you, highlighting to future employers where your interests lie.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B210
Institution Code
D65
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
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.
28
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.
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
H3,H3,H3,H3
including biology or chemistry. Plus Ordinary Level biology, chemistry and mathematics at grade 3
Pass
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent.
Pass
A relevant HND with AA in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent
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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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |