BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Pharmacology is the study of drugs, including medicines and substances made within the body such as hormones, as well as agricultural compounds and animal venoms and toxins. Students may have the opportunity for a work placement with companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Department: School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 give a general introduction to biology and specialist areas; Honours years cover the principles of pharmacology, drug mechanisms and molecular, cardiovascular and neuro-pharmacology, with quantitative pharmacology and laboratory techniques in year 3, and in the final year a core course, three Honours options and a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates have moved into roles such as scientist, pharmacovigilance officer, clinical trial administrator, quality assurance auditor, NHS worker and teacher.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A-level (standard offer): AAB; plus A-level Biology or Chemistry at A. IB (standard offer): 34 (6,5,5 HL); plus HL Biology or Chemistry at 6. Scottish Highers (standard offer): ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Offers will typically be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; plus Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A. Scottish Highers contextual (adjusted) offers (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*); MD40: AABB (S5 minimum ABB required for consideration); plus Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A/B; Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test under 6.0 (One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026 (minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21); PTE Academic 59 overall with 59 in all sub-tests; other tests listed by the University are also accepted. Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international applicants (UCAS or Common Application).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2027/28 rate not yet confirmed). Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected rate for EU and international students, band: Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes. Tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences