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Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
UK / ARWU 2024 4th
Overall
UK / ARWU 2024 5th
Overall
UK / QS 2025 5th

Costs

Course feesS$63.4K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rentS$17.2K / year
Beer S$9
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$17
Coffee S$5
TotalS$80.6K / year

Entry requirements

A Level AAB
Diploma 3.4
International Baccalaureate 34

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
B210
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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Duration

4 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

Course summary

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs can affect the body - whether to treat disorders or change bodily functions. It brings together:

  • physiology
  • biochemistry
  • molecular biology
You will study:
  • the effects of drugs on molecules, cells and tissues in the body
  • side effects
  • the factors that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination
Research in pharmacology aims to better understand drug action and to produce new drugs that improve patient care.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
  • Course does not award QTS

A local representative of The University of Edinburgh in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.