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MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) with Industrial Placement

University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Foresterhill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.In the first two years of your degree you will gain a broad knowledge of subjects related to medical science and in scientific research methods. In addition, you will enhance your critical analysis abilities while developing your interpersonal skills through team-working and oral/written communications. Advanced knowledge of pharmacology will be acquired in the third and fifth years of the programme. The University of Aberdeen has a distinguished history both in teaching pharmacology and of pharmacological innovation. The University has been recognised by the British Pharmacological Society as a site of special scientific interest based on its achievements in pharmacology and is associated with a Nobel Prize for research which led to the development of insulin as a treatment for diabetes. The University is also one of the top 10 UK Universities for spin-out company formation.In your fourth year you will undertake a year's industrial placement and graduate after five years with an MSci (an undergraduate Masters degree) instead of a BSc. Placements vary considerably but, in general terms, you will have the opportunity to do a placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment where you will be able to develop a breadth of practical experience to complement your degree programme and enhance your employability.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,800per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    10th out of 83 1

    30th out of 47

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    197 91%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    12th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    8th

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    199 84%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    37th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    6th

    11

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