MSc Clinical Pharmacology at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Do you want to promote the safer use of medicines in man? Our Clinical Pharmacology MSc aims to develop your research skills, your knowledge of clinical drugs and their use in the real world. The University of Aberdeen has been producing high quality Clinical Pharmacology graduates for over 30 years and has been at the forefront of pharmacology research for over 50 years.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Molecular Pharmacology, Therapeutics, Applied Statistics, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Toxicology and Basic Skills - Induction.

Career pathways

Completing the MSc programme in Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Aberdeen will equip you with a range of essential research skills that you can apply to workplace environments. You will be able to conduct research into new drugs and promoting the safer use of medicines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will usually require a second class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a biomedical science subject such as biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacology or a degree in medicine or pharmacy. Please check our International student pages for information about country or territory-specific entry requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,250 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,250. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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