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Pharmacology degrees in the UK in 2024

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Medical Secretary UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Pharmacology MBiol

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) B210 BSc (Hons)

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Immunology and Pharmacology BSc

University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London United Kingdom

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Pharmacology and Physiology BSc (Hons)

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Medical Pharmacology BSc

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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Pharmacology and Physiology BSc (Hons)

University of Greenwich United Kingdom

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Pharmacology Degrees in the UK

Pharmacology Degrees

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.

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