BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (International) at University of Strathclyde

Pharmacology degree for international applicants that combines core pharmacology with hands-on laboratory training and the computational approaches used in drug discovery, including programming, modelling and AI-based methods. Students normally enter Year 2 and study alongside MSci Pharmacology and Joint Honours students, ending with an independent research project in laboratory, computational or industry-focused settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 2 covers pharmacology, biochemistry, immunology and microbiology with the Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2 practical module. Year 3 specialises in pharmacology across the drug discovery and development pipeline, and Year 4 applies advanced experimental and computational methods in an independent research project and research-skills training.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles in the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors, with laboratory experience, computational skills (programming, PK/PD modelling, data analysis) and an understanding of the drug development pipeline.

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