Pharmacology degrees abroad
Pharmacology is the study of medicines and other drugs, and how they affect the body and fight against diseases. It is essential to all medical disciplines, and by studying pharmacology abroad you’ll cover aspects of a range of subjects including biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, neuroscience and genetics.
As a pharmacology graduate, you could help develop and improve medical treatments. Recent advancements in the field have resulted in better treatments for a range of diseases like AIDS, heart failure and malaria. If you’re interested in learning about how drugs work and want to play a part in discovering new treatments, then pharmacology could be the ideal program for you.
Studying pharmacology abroad means you can choose from a wide range of universities, colleges and medical schools from all over the world. You’ll be able to take advantage of facilities and quality teaching you might not be able to get at home, all while broadening your personal horizons and experiencing a new culture.


Pharmacology program structure
Pharmacology programs abroad are available at all levels including bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate. Bachelor’s are offered as a BSc, or some universities offer an MSci (sometimes called an MBiol), which gives you the option of extending your program by an extra year of research to convert it to a master’s.
Most bachelor’s programs are taught over three or four years, and if you study at a liberal arts college in the US you can study pharmacology as a major or minor subject. You can study a separate master’s program over one or two years if you already have a bachelor’s in pharmacology or a closely related subject.
At some of the top universities you’ll be taught and supported by leading researchers in the field, and you’ll learn through group tutorials, lectures, interactive workshops and practical laboratory work. In most modules you’ll be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, with a research-based dissertation in your final year.
The program content and modules offered by each university will differ, but there are some core subjects most will cover, including:
- Biochemistry
- Laboratory and scientific skills
- Molecular biology
- Genetics
- Systems physiology
- Biomolecules
- Disease and defense
- Diagnostics and therapeutics
- Dissertation and research skills
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Pharmacology study abroad programs
Pharmacology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in pharmacology
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Pharmacology and Toxicology - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,453 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,453 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Pharmacology - BSc (Hons) (with foundation) London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,257 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Pharmacology - BSc (Hons) University of Dundee, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,468 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,950 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacology - BSc University of Otago, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,947 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,360 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Pharmacy - Integrated Dual BPharm/Dual PharmD Ohio Northern University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,815 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,815 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in pharmacology
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Pharmacy Technician - Dip Bow Valley College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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22,598 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,742 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacy Technician - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,118 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in pharmacology
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Community Pharmacy Assistant - OCCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,739 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,202 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacy Technician Studies - Cert (with foundation) Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,657 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,650 EUR
- Start date
- September, January
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Pharmacy Technician - Cert North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 9 months
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
Pathway in pharmacology
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Pharmacology Pathway - UGP Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,096 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,845 GBP
- Start date
- September
Pharmacology graduate programs
Master's in pharmacology
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Pharmacology and Therapeutics - MSc American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,320 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,320 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Pharmacy 5-year (integrated pre-registration format) - MPharm University of Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,248 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,260 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacy and Biomedical Science - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,958 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,800 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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Pharmacy - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,867 USD
Fee in university's local currency 38,825 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Pharmacy Administration - MSc Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,124 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,124 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Doctorate in pharmacology
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Pharmacy - PharmD University of Kansas, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,960 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,960 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Pharmacy - Integrated Dual BPharm/Dual PharmD Ohio Northern University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,815 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,815 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Pharmacy - PhD University of the Incarnate Word, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,280 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,280 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Professional Doctorate in Pharmacy - PharmD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,716 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,150 GBP
- Start date
- October
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Pharmacy - PhD Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,669 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,669 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in pharmacology
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Clinical Pharmacy - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,392 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,308 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Pharmacy Technician - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,997 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Clinical Residency: Clinical Pharmacology - PGDip Astrakhan State Medical University, Russia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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3,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 3,700 USD
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacy Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,762 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,232 CAD
- Start date
- September
Future pharmacology careers
Pharmacology graduates are well placed to pursue a career in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, molecular sciences, biochemistry, and many others. Some of the most common roles for pharmacology students include:
- Pharmacologist
- Biochemist
- Medical research scientist
- Clinical scientist
- Medicinal chemist
- Medical salesperson
- Medical/science writer
- Science teacher
- Toxicologist
A lot of pharmacology students who have graduated with a bachelor’s choose to continue their studies with a master’s in a related subject, and some go on to study for a doctorate degree.
To help you work out what career path to follow, your program may offer work placement opportunities that can help you gain valuable work experience. Most universities will also have a career service that can help you find the best route to your ideal job after graduation.
