Study pharmacology abroad
An in-depth guide to studying pharmacology as an international student.
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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Pharmacy - BPharm Altinbas University, Turkey
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,000 USD
- Start date
- February, September
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Pharmacy - BPharm (Hons) MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 30 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 4,600 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Biology (Pharmacology/Toxicology) - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,453 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Pharmacy - BSc University of South Carolina, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 33,928 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Pharmacy - BPharm RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 41,280 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Pathway in pharmacology
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Pharmacology Pathway - UGP Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 11,845 GBP
- Start date
- September
Diploma in pharmacology
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Pharmacy Technician - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 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
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,202 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pharmacology graduate programs
Master's in pharmacology
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Pharmacy (by Research) - MSc (Research) MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,300 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Pharmacy 5-year (integrated pre-registration format) - MPharm University of Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,260 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Experimental Pharmacology - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 38,825 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Clinical Pharmacy - MPharm University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,928 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Pharmacy MBA - MBA University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,500 USD
- Start date
- May, September
Doctorate in pharmacology
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Pharmacy - PhD MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,300 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Pharmacy - PharmD University of Kansas, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 26,960 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Pharmacy - PhD University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Professional Doctorate in Pharmacy - PharmD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 7,150 GBP
- Start date
- October
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Pharmacy - Integrated Dual BPharm/Dual PharmD Ohio Northern University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 40,815 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in pharmacology
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Clinical Pharmacy - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,308 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Pharmacy Technician - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Pharmacy Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 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.
