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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B210
Pharmacology
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at University of Aberdeen is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Pharmacology is about the discovery and characterisation of drugs that are used either as medicines or as experimental tools for advancing our understanding of the body in health and disease. We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. Pharmacology is concerned primarily with the characterisation of the properties and modes of action of drugs and with the discovery of new drugs. The study and practice of pharmacology also includes drug toxicity, the way drugs are used and the processes by which drugs are absorbed, distr... International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Action
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
Neuropharmacology and Central Nervous System
Toxicology and Drug Safety
Physiology and Pathophysiology
Cancer Pharmacology and Chemotherapy
Pharmacological Research Methods and Statistics
UCAS Code:B210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English also required. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£99,200
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,500 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £35,000 | £42,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £50,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↓ down £500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
15%Working
50%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
96%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
100%Learning resources
93%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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