Pharmacology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with the body, whether to treat disorders or alter body functions.
Combining physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, you will explore how medicines work and how new treatments are developed in order to improve patient care.
In this degree programme, you will explore:
* how drugs have effects on molecules, cells and tissues
* potential side effects and how they can be explained
* how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and eliminated
Taught by leading researchers, th...
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with the body, whether to treat disorders or alter body functions.
Combining physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, you will explore how medicines work and how new treatments are developed in order to improve patient care.
In this degree programme, you will explore:
* how drugs have effects on molecules, cells and tissues
* potential side effects and how they can be explained
* how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and eliminated
Taught by leading researchers, this degree programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to contribute to cutting-edge drug research, healthcare innovation and patient care. Pharmacology opens doors to careers in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare and beyond.
Our Pharmacology degree is part of our suite of Biomedical Sciences degrees. In all programmes, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences in Years 1 and 2 and then choose from a suite of more specialist courses in Year 3.
The flexibility of our programmes means that you can also change your specialism at the end of Year 3. Specialisms you can choose from include:
* anatomy and development
* biomedical sciences
* reproductive biology
* neuroscience
* infectious diseases
Programme benefits
* Join an interdisciplinary programme that equips you with the knowledge, skills and development essential for globally competitive graduates in our key disciplines.
* Benefit from the opportunity to undertake projects with our leading biomedical researchers, addressing major global biomedical challenges.
* In Year 3, enjoy the option to study abroad at one of our partner universities.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-A71
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry, one at A and one at B (BB for minimum entry requirements). Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B; English at C. We accept Higher Applications of Mathematics at C in place of National 5 Mathematics at B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 32 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; 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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £40,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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