MSci Pharmacology
About this course
MSci in Pharmacology. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, research methods, and communication & writing. The course spans five years, beginning with a shared foundation in biochemistry, immunology, and microbiology before specialising in pharmacology. Students complete an extended research project in their final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5 . Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 32 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Pharmacology
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacology Project and Thesis
- Research Topics in Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £39,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of MSci Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Does MSci Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.