Understand the science behind drug discovery, development and delivery and how patients react to the medicines they take.
Why Pharmacy at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
Combine fundamental science with practical experience of working with patients and health professionals in community and hospital placements from the outset.
Benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry sectors and Schools of Pharmacy internationally.
Learn from professional pharmacy prac...
Understand the science behind drug discovery, development and delivery and how patients react to the medicines they take.<br/><br/>Why Pharmacy at Strathclyde?<br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).<br/>Combine fundamental science with practical experience of working with patients and health professionals in community and hospital placements from the outset.<br/>Benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry sectors and Schools of Pharmacy internationally.<br/>Learn from professional pharmacy practitioners.<br/>Enter Year 2 of the five-year Integrated Masters programme.<br/>Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.<br/><br/>Your Career<br/>Once registered with the GPhC, pharmacy graduates enjoy good employment prospects with attractive starting salaries. The majority are employed in either community or hospital pharmacies.<br/><br/>Other graduates may also pursue a career in medical writing, clinical drug trials, or medical sales while some pursue research and academic careers to educate and inspire the next generation of pharmacists.<br/><br/>Recent graduate job titles include:<br/>Assistant Scientist<br/>Pharmacist<br/>Rotational Pharmacist<br/>Trainee Pharmacist
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
University of Strathclyde
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
S78
Points of Entry
Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B, English B and BB at Advanced Higher (Chemistry B and either Biology B or Physics B or Maths B). English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Geography or Modern Studies or History will be considered in place of Higher English B. Entry into Year 1 may be considered for applicants unable to sit Advanced Highers in S6 e.g. due to geographical reasons. 1st sitting: standard entry is for year 2 from S6 only. Exceptions will be considered at AABC for year 1 entry including Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B and English C (English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Geography or Modern Studies or History will be considered in place of Higher English). 2nd sitting: Higher AABC (Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B, English C (English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Geography or Modern Studies or History will be considered in place of Higher English) plus Advanced Higher in Chemistry B and Biology C; Physics or Maths considered as an alternative to Biology). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 Year 2 entry: Chemistry HL6, Biology HL6, another subject at HL6 (Maths SL6, English SL6, required if not studied at HL) included in overall total of not less than 34 at first attempt. Scottish Advanced HigherB,B Year 2 entry: Chemistry B and either Biology B or Physics B or Maths B as well as AABB at Higher (Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B and English B). A levelA,A,B Year 2 entry: minimum entry requirments: Chemistry, Biology and an additional subject with Maths or Physics preferred; if not Maths at A Level, GCSE Maths 6/B; GCSE English Language 6/B; a pass in A Level Chemistry practical is required, where offered. |
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