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An overview of the course structure is provided below. Details of the compulsory elements of the course are provided in the Course components section of this page.
The course is taught over one year from October to September, comprising three 10-week terms and a fourth summer term.
The first term covers core material using lectures, tutorials and practical work, and aims to ensure that students achieve the core knowledge of the principles and practice of pharmacology. At the end of the term, you will sit a computer-based qualifying exam passing this exam allows you to continue the course.

Prepare for doctoral work in the fields of strategic management, marketing, operations and technology management, or organisational behaviour. This 9-month, specialist research MPhil is ideal for those intending to continue to a PhD and career in academia.
The MPhil in Strategy, Marketing, Operations and Organisational Behaviour (SMOOB) gives you the foundational knowledge and skills you need to:

BSc Business Economics in-practice is perfect if you’re curious about how businesses and markets work. This course will help if you want to understand the bigger picture behind financial decisions.
You’ll explore how economies operate, how businesses grow, and how data can solve real-world problems. With hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with industry experts, this degree gives you the tools to succeed in a range of exciting careers.

This degree will help you to think critically and creatively about business and management. You will gain an understanding of how organisations and managers operate in a global environment and you will develop analytical, problem-solving and people skills that are sought by all employers. This course includes real industry case studies to help you apply theory to practice.

Dundee is an ideal location to study architecture due to its creative reputation and ambitious city regeneration.
You will gain essential knowledge and skills in design, communications, architectural history and theory, and sustainable technology.
As we are part of the University's art school, you will benefit from excellent facilities and workshops, a highly creative atmosphere, and our vibrant studio culture. Design tutorials and the majority of learning takes place in the architecture studio.

Economics at Cambridge gives you an understanding of core, pure and applied economics.
Study a range of different topics, including supply and demand, the role of prices and markets, employment, inflation, the operation of financial institutions and monetary policy.
Economics at Cambridge

This is an innovative course with a reputation for producing ambitious and bold designers who communicate, inform, entertain and challenge the status quo.
Exploration, experimentation and finding your creative voice is paramount on our Graphic Design degree course. You’ll be working in a dynamic school of art and media, with opportunities for collaboration which foster an understanding of visual communication intellectually and practically.

Architecture at Cambridge combines the intellectual challenges of both arts and sciences with the opportunity for creative design.
Study history and philosophy of architecture, participatory practice, inclusivity, contemporary culture and urbanism. Alongside this you’ll learn about construction, structural design and environmental design.

Develop the skills you need to resolve complex economic issues. You’ll learn about core economic theories and empirical methods, and their real-world uses.
During this course, you will explore the connections between the economy, its key sectors (such as businesses, the financial sector and government) and people’s decisions. By focusing on real-world issues, you’ll explore the foundations of economic theory and its applications.

This course will give you the skills to handle the changing global market. You will learn to apply key marketing principles to different international audiences.
You'll learn to create marketing campaigns that engage audiences around the world. This will happen through hands-on projects and case studies. By the end of your master’s degree, you will be ready to enhance marketing success for businesses worldwide.

Our department is one of the UK’s leading research hubs in pharmaceutical science, whose output is consistently ranked among the very best in the field.
Research in pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences touches all aspects of the design and use of drugs and medicines. These include drug discovery, formulation and delivery, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, immunology, infection and immunity, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacy practice. Study in these areas provides the chance to experience cutting edge research that is directly relevant to some of today’s major challenges in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.

The MSc Cybersecurity equips graduates with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in Cybersecurity. It is a demanding practically-oriented taught postgraduate programme, intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in Computing Science who will benefit from leading-edge research-led teaching.

Gain a solid grounding in the key areas of business practice. You’ll also develop specialist knowledge and skills for a career as a marketing professional.
This is a practical and flexible course. A range of optional units will let you specialise or take a more general approach. If you do want to specialise, there are several ‘suggested routes’ you can do. You’ll graduate ready for the career path you want to take.

Pharmacology is the study of the action of drugs in the widest possible sense it encompasses many types of chemicals that affect the functioning of the body rather than just medicines.
For the first two years, you will study a number of core units run by the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience and choose others from a wide selection, such as biochemistry, molecular genetics, infection and immunity, cellular and molecular medicine and mammalian physiology. Final-year units emphasise the molecular mechanisms of drug action and take you to the forefront of current research.

In a world increasingly transformed by technology, marketers need to re-evaluate their approach and make better decisions to provide customer value.
The advanced, highly practical Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme was developed for innovative marketing and advertising professionals who need to create and implement disruptive strategies to generate future business value and growth.

Our dynamic BSc Human Resource Management course will give you the professional skills necessary to gain credibility and influence, so you can positively impact sustainable leadership for the future of work.
Our practice-based curriculum combines case-based learning with real-world projects aligned to your career aspirations. You'll start with local community challenges, then advance to substantial live industry projects addressing global sustainability issues. To get you ready for the workplace, you will research and present contemporary themes and trends and compare these to past practice and future requirements and test your critical thinking by taking relevant news features from various sources and debate them.

Expand your career options with a solid understanding of business and management disciplines and how they influence an organisation’s success.
In your first year, you will develop a broad knowledge of all the management and business fundamentals while being introduced to topics you may want to explore more in your second and final years of study.

Gain the expertise you need to succeed in management, strategy, design and analyst roles and build the leadership and interpersonal skills employers seek. With a global curriculum that covers markets and marketing around the world, this BSc Marketing will give you the tools required to operate with confidence across borders.

Our Full-time MBA degree is ranked 7th in the UK in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026.
The Full-time MBA (Master of Business Administration) programme is designed for visionary leaders who want to make a difference in the world. It is an investment in you to attain the tools, confidence, and big picture vision to leap to the next level of your career. Whether you want to change job function, sector, location or simply increase your earning power, we will support you in achieving your full potential so you can deliver real impact in whatever path you take.

The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria.