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Pharmacology degrees in the UK

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Medical Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Nursing Assistant UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Aberdeen United Kingdom

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Pharmacology and Physiology BSc (Hons)

University of Greenwich United Kingdom

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Applied Pharmacology BSc, BSc (Hons)

Queen Margaret University United Kingdom

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Intercalated Clinical and Molecular Pharmacology BMedSc

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Chemistry with Pharmacology F1B2 BSc, MSci

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) B210 BSc (Hons)

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Pharmacology and Health Science BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Glasgow United Kingdom

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Pharmacology and Physiology BSc (Hons)

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc

King's College London United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Reading United Kingdom

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Pharmacology (including foundation year) BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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Study a Pharmacology degree in the UK in 2025

Pharmacology covers a range of fields including chemistry, physiology and toxicology, and is well known as the study of drugs and their effects on our biological systems. Individuals who wish to study drug therapy at degree level can apply to study a Pharmacology Degree. Pharmacology is often compared to the study of pharmacy, which when taken as a degree prepares individuals to become pharmacists. On the other hand, pharmacology is often identifies as a discipline that focuses on research.

Pharmacology degree programs are mostly available in the UK, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and Australia. At the undergraduate study level, most programs take typically three to four years to complete. They focus mainly on biology, anatomy, neuroscience, and further related fields of study.

Master's and doctorate programs are also available to those students who wish to pursue further research and studies in pharmacology, and already posses an undergraduate degree in a related field of study.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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