MSci Pharmacology
Course overview
The University of Strathclyde’s MSci Pharmacology is a five-year undergraduate degree with a Master’s level content. Students graduate with a Master's degree (MSci) after the extended programme, but not a postgraduate master’s like MSc. Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals cause changes in the body. It also focuses on the ways drugs impact health and cure disease. Students in this course learn about the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease. Those who want to specialise in a single biomedical sciences option at the Master's level will find this course enjoyable. In addition, the University of Strathclyde is ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology by the Times Good University Guide 2025. Learning in this course is through lectures, including review-type lectures, practical classes, tutorials and computer-aided learning. Students are assessed through written examinations, essays, presentations, quizzes, practical tests and write-ups, CAL exercises, and an individual research project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants require Scottish Highers with subjects like Chemistry and Biology (or Human Biology).
- Those with A-level qualifications in Chemistry and Biology, an International Baccalaureate of 30 points, and an HNC with a graded unit A are also considered.
English Proficiency:
- International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.
- Other accepted English tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and Duolingo English Test.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSci Pharmacology from the University of Strathclyde can work in roles including:
- Pharmacologist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Toxicologist
- Neuroscience or Medical Researcher
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSci Pharmacology at the University of Strathclyde for international students is £29,350.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications using the university’s online portal or UCAS. If you need personalised help, contact an AHZ counsellor today.
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