Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs affect body functions in health and disease. It plays a vital role in helping to safeguard our health and welfare.

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Degree

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Degree Duration

4 years

Pathways Available

International Stage One open_in_new

4 years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

January | September

This course explores approaches to treatment with a focus on neuroscience, metabolic disease, and cancer – all research strengths at Dundee. This gives you an understanding of how scientists explore biomedical discoveries and develop them from initial innovation to real-world application.

You’ll focus on topics like molecular pharmacology and quantitative pharmacology – how drugs behave depending on various factors.

Gaining an understanding of key theories, from the molecular level to full body systems and beyond, is important to understand the field as a whole.

Your first two years will cover concepts including genetics, cell division, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms, and processes.

You’ll develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and how to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for carrying out projects later in your course.

You will pick modules that suits your interests and can transfer to a different life sciences degree if you choose the relevant modules.

Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.

Lab sessions will bring together your knowledge and practical skills, as well as helping you develop strong transferable skills.

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Important

This course will be taught by the Dundee School of Life Sciences
If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.

Pharmacology graduates are employed in many areas of medical and veterinary research including universities, industry, and government-financed institutions.

Pharmacologists have played a pivotal role in the UK pharmaceutical industry with an excellent record of drug discovery and development. Their skills are also valued in other fields such as clinical trials, drug regulation, and pharmaceutical marketing.

The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

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Study Route	Tuition Fees (2023-24)	Tuition Fees (2024-2025)
International Stage One (IS1)	From £12,995	From £13,195
International Stage Two (IS2)	From £19,995.00	From £20,195
Pre-Master’s (PM)	From £10,995.00	From £11,995.00
Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University.

Scholarships at Dundee

Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.

These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.

For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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