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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.

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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

Pharmacology study abroad programs

Pharmacology undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in pharmacology

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    Pharmacy with honours - BPharm (Hons) RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    29,148 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 45,120 AUD

    Start date
    February
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    Pharmacology and Toxicology - BSc Arizona State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    31,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD

    Start date
    January, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacology and Toxicology
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    Chemistry: Pre-Professional - Medicine, Dental and Pharmacy - BA/BSc Murray State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,742 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,742 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry - BBioSc Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,463 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,621 NZD

    Start date
    February
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    Pharmacology - BSc (Hons) (with placement) University of Portsmouth, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    25,622 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,200 GBP

    Start date
    September
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Associate in pharmacology

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    Entry to Pharmacy - ASc Selkirk College, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,683 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,020 CAD

    Start date
    January, May, September
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    Pharmacy - ASOT Lane Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD

    Start date
    January, March, September
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Diploma in pharmacology

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    Pharmacy Technician - Dip NorQuest College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,154 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,109 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
    12,446 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,803 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Pharmacy Technician - Dip Sheridan College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,505 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,232 CAD

    Start date
    January, May
    Show program overview about Pharmacy Technician
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    Pharmacy Technician - Dip Georgian College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    16 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,295 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

    Start date
    January, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacy Technician
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    Pharmacy Technician - Dip Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,187 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,163 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Pharmacy Technician

Certificate in pharmacology

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    Pharmacy Assistant (Saint John Campus) - Cert New Brunswick Community College, Canada
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,096 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,580 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, April
    Show program overview about Pharmacy Assistant (Saint John Campus)
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    Pharmacy Technician - Cert College of the Desert, USA
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

    Start date
    January, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacy Technician
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    Pharmacy Technician - Cert North Seattle College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    9 months
    Annual tuition fee
    9,687 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

    Start date
    January, April, June, September
    Show program overview about Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacology graduate programs

Master's in pharmacology

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    Cancer Pharmacology - MSc London Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,798 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,150 GBP

    Start date
    January, September
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    Clinical Pharmacy Practice - MSc Keele University, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    4,883 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 3,850 GBP

    Start date
    January
    Show program overview about Clinical Pharmacy Practice
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    General Pharmacy Practice (Medway Campus) - MSc University of Greenwich, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,675 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

    Start date
    January
    Show program overview about General Pharmacy Practice, MSc
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    Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - MSc University of Alberta, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,438 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,410 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Master of Science (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
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    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacology/Toxicology - MSc Florida A&M University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    25,868 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,868 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
    Show program overview about Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology/Toxicology

Doctorate in pharmacology

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    Pharmacy - PhD Florida A&M University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,669 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,669 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacy
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    Pharmacology - Integrated MSc/PhD Duquesne University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Doctorate
    Duration
    2 years
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    34,182 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 34,182 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacology
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    Pharmacology and Therapeutics - PhD University of Manitoba, Canada

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,567 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,859 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Pharmacology and Therapeutics (PhD)
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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
    42,900 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 42,900 USD

    Start date
    January, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacy
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    Pharmacy - PharmD University of Kansas, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,960 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,960 USD

    Start date
    January, June, August
    Show program overview about Pharmacy

Diploma in pharmacology

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    Clinical Pharmacy Practice - PGDip Keele University, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,766 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,700 GBP

    Start date
    January
    Show program overview about Clinical Pharmacy Practice
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    General Pharmacy Practice (Medway Campus) - PGDip University of Greenwich, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,675 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

    Start date
    March, October
    Show program overview about General Pharmacy Practice, PGDip

Certificate in pharmacology

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    Clinical Pharmacy Practice - PGCert Keele University, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    4,883 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 3,850 GBP

    Start date
    February
    Show program overview about Clinical Pharmacy Practice
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    General Pharmacy Practice (Medway Campus) - PGCert University of Greenwich, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    20,675 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

    Start date
    January
    Show program overview about General Pharmacy Practice, PGCert

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.