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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Study with us

Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners

Study how drugs and other chemicals affect the functions of the body

Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career

Why this course?

This MSci is a five-year Masters degree with entry into either Year 1 with Highers or Year 2 with Advanced Highers or A Levels.

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. This area explores the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease.

This degree is for those who want to specialise in a single biomedical sciences option at Masters level. The course is particularly relevant if you want to pursue an academic or research-related career.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are assessed by written examinations, essays, presentations and computer-aided learning (CAL) exercises and quizzes, available on Myplace.

Competence is assessed through practical tests, practical write-ups, project reports and CAL exercises and quizzes.

Communication skills are assessed through essays and oral presentations.

Project work is assessed from project reports and oral presentations.

There’s an individual research project in the final year of the course where you’ll demonstrate research skills, problem-solving and a research approach.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    John Anderson Campus, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 47

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    226 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    8th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    24th

    5

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