What will I learn?

Pharmacology is the study of drugs: not just medicines, but also substances produced within the body, such as hormones. It also encompasses the study of food additives, agricultural compounds such as insecticides, and even animal venoms and toxins. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** You may have the opportunity to go on a work placement to companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer. **Career Prospects?** Many of our graduates work in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, medical writing or private or NHS laboratories. The majority of graduates continue with research studies and gain MSc and PhD qualifications before moving into employment. Pharmacology is not the same as pharmacy and this degree does not qualify you as a pharmacist.

Which department am I in?

School of Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£33,210.00 (36,18,435) per year

Accommodation (Havannah House) - £183.05 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

University Of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Higher entry requirements 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 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6) MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. A-level standard entry requirements AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry. IB standard entry requirements 34 (6,5,5) Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Advanced entry requirements for Pharmacology SQA Higher advanced entry requirements Advanced Highers – AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. A-level advanced entry requirements Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. IB advanced entry requirements 38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.