MSc(MedSci) Pharmacology, Clinical at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A programme integrating basic and clinical sciences to train students for work as clinical pharmacologists. It covers clinical pharmacological, regulatory and ethical principles for optimising therapeutic practice and clinical research, together with molecular pharmacology, pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology towards Chartered Biologist (CBiol) requirements.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Principles of Pharmacology, Drug Disposition, Pharmaceutical Medicine, Applied Pharmacogenomics & Molecular Medicine, Topics in Therapeutics, Evidence-Based Biomedical Research Methods and Statistics, and a Clinical Pharmacology Dissertation. Options include Applied Statistics for Clinical and Translational Research and Research Skills for Life Sciences.

Career pathways

Roles in academia, healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, a return to more advanced clinical positions, and PhD study. Related roles include clinical research fellow, medical writer, pharmacist and NHS doctor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Medicine, Pharmacy or Bioscience/Biological subjects; Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bioengineering, Nursing and Traditional Chinese Medicine degrees may also be accepted, as may significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0. Application deadline for September 2027 entry: UK applicants 24 August 2027; international and EU applicants apply in rounds closing by 8 July 2027. International and EU applicants pay a £2,000 deposit.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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