
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
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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Biology (Pharmacology/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
- August, May, January
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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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17,446 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacology - BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,177 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,600 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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15,683 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,360 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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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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28,778 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,950 GBP
- Start date
- September
Diploma in pharmacology
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Pharmacy Technician - Dip Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,452 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,175 CAD
- Start date
- September, May, January
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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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22,854 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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12,255 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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12,883 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,202 CAD
- Start date
- September
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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
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Pharmacy Technician Studies - Cert Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,483 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,650 EUR
- Start date
- September
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
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18,201 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Clinical Pharmacology - MPharm University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,557 USD
Fee in university's local currency 38,825 AUD
- Start date
- February, September
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Clinical Pharmacy - MPharm University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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22,023 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,928 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology/Toxicology - MSc Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,868 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,868 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Pharmaceutics - Industrial Pharmacy - MSc Long Island University Brooklyn, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,618 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,618 USD
- Start date
- September, January
Doctorate in pharmacology
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Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology/Toxicology - 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
- August, January
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Pharmacology - PhD Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,124 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,124 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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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
- January, August
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Pharmacy - PhD University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,543 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Pharmacy - PhD MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,300 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,300 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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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16,222 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,308 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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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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12,907 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,232 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Pharmacy Technician - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,144 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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.
