Pharmacology is the study of how drugs can affect the body - whether to treat disorders or change bodily functions. It brings together:
* physiology
* biochemistry
* molecular biology
You will study:
* the effects of drugs on molecules, cells and tissues in the body
* side effects
* the factors that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination
Research in pharmacology aims to better understand drug action and to produce new drugs that improve pa...
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs can affect the body - whether to treat disorders or change bodily functions. It brings together: <br/><br/><br/>* physiology <br/><br/><br/>* biochemistry <br/><br/><br/>* molecular biology <br/><br/><br/>You will study: <br/><br/><br/>* the effects of drugs on molecules, cells and tissues in the body <br/><br/><br/>* side effects <br/><br/><br/>* the factors that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination <br/><br/><br/>Research in pharmacology aims to better understand drug action and to produce new drugs that improve patient care.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B210
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4. A levelA,A,B AAB in one year. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4. |
Find more courses from University of Edinburgh with our undergraduate course search.
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £36,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |