Pharmacology
About this course
BSc/MSci in Pharmacology, a pharmacology degree focused on the study of medicines, bodily substances, food additives, agricultural compounds, and toxins. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. Students can undertake a work placement with companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer. The first year covers foundation modules including Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year progresses through Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2, Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2, Fundamental Topics in Biology 2, Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2, Genes, Molecules & Cells 2, and Microbiology and Immunology and Immunology 2. The third year builds specialized knowledge via Pharmacology 3A and Pharmacology 3B. The final fourth year centers on advanced study featuring Core Skills in Pharmacology (Drug Discovery & Development) 4X core (compulsory) and a choice between projects such as the Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project, Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project, Life Sciences Internship Honours Project, and Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project. Further study options include Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 4A option (compulsory), Cell Signalling and Disease 4D option (compulsory), CNS Neurotransmitters and Drug Development 4Y option (compulsory), Molecular Basis of Cardiometabolic Disease 4B option (compulsory), Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 1) 4Y option (compulsory), Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 2) 4E option (compulsory), Personalised Medicine & Clinical Trials 4C option (compulsory), Cancer Immunopharmacology 4B option (compulsory), and Science Communication 4Y option (compulsory).
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: 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). Scottish Higher (widening access): 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.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 80%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Pharmacology 3A
- Pharmacology 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Core Skills in Pharmacology (Drug Discovery & Development) 4X core
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 4A option
- Cell Signalling and Disease 4D option
- CNS Neurotransmitters and Drug Development 4Y option
- Molecular Basis of Cardiometabolic Disease 4B option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 1) 4Y option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 2) 4E option
- Personalised Medicine & Clinical Trials 4C option
- Cancer Immunopharmacology 4B option
- Science Communication 4Y option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Pharmacology at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of Pharmacology at University of Glasgow do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Pharmacology at University of Glasgow?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Pharmacology at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Does Pharmacology at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Pharmacology at University of Glasgow?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.