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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate · Medicine

Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this programme

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with the body, whether to treat disorders or alter body functions. Combining physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, you will explore how medicines work and how new treatments are developed in order to improve patient care.In this degree programme, you will explore:how drugs have effects on molecules, cells and tissuespotential side effects and how they can be explainedhow drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and eliminatedTaught by leading researchers, this degree programme equips you with the knowledge

Level
Undergraduate
Field
Medicine
Duration
4 years · 4 years
Tuition
£38,900 / year
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
September
Deadline
13 January 2027

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (3)

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