Pharmacology

University of Glasgow
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Pharmacology is the study of drugs, not just medicines, but also substances produced within the body, such as hormones. It also encompasses the study of food additives, agricultural compounds such as insecticides, and even animal venoms and toxins.

You may have the opportunity to go on a work placement to companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2111 Chemical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3115 Quality assurance technicians
3219 Health associate professionals
2112 Biological scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000