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Pharmacology is the study of how drugs affect body functions in health and disease. It plays a vital role in helping to safeguard our health and welfare.
BSc Pharmacology explores approaches to treatment. These approaches have a focus on neuroscience, metabolic disease, and cancer. These are all research strengths at the University of Dundee.
On the course you'll focus on topics like molecular pharmacology and quantitative pharmacology. You will learn how drugs behave depending on various factors.
This gives you an understanding of how scientists explore biomedical discoveries. You will learn how scientists develop them from initial innovation to real-world application.
Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you're learning the latest advances. This will also help you gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.
Traineeships and internships
We offer a range of lab-based research traineeships and industry internships, as well as opportunities in other countries, all giving you invaluable experience and boosting your career opportunities.
£
Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)
A-level, GCE
CCC
Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry, plus equivalent of GCSE Mathematics
Study for 3 years (start at Level 2)
A-level, GCE
BBC
Essential subjects: Biology and Chemistry, plus equivalent of GCSE Mathematics
English language requirements
IELTS Academic
- Overall
6.0
- Writing
6.0
- Listening
5.5
- Reading
5.5
- Speaking
5.5
Other English language qualifications
We also accept other English language qualifications. Choose from the list of English language tests for your country below.
Minimum grade in English
60
Apply for partial scholarships
Traineeships and internships
We offer a range of lab-based research traineeships and industry internships, as well as opportunities in other countries, all giving you invaluable experience and boosting your career opportunities.
The first two years of your degree will cover concepts such as:
- genetics
- cell division
- biological organisation
- molecular mechanisms and processes
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