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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
Best countries to study pharmacology
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
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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
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31,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
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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
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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
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25,622 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,200 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in pharmacology
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Entry to Pharmacy - ASc Selkirk College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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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
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
Diploma in pharmacology
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Pharmacy Technician - Dip NorQuest College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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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
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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
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13,505 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,232 CAD
- Start date
- January, May
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Pharmacy Technician - Dip Georgian College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,295 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, August
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Pharmacy Technician - Dip Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,187 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,163 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Certificate in pharmacology
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Pharmacy Assistant (Saint John Campus) - Cert New Brunswick Community College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,096 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,580 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, April
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Pharmacy Technician - Cert College of the Desert, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,368 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
- January, April, June, 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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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
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,883 USD
Fee in university's local currency 3,850 GBP
- Start date
- January
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General Pharmacy Practice (Medway Campus) - MSc University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,675 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- January
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Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - MSc University of Alberta, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,438 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,410 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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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
- January, May, August
Doctorate in pharmacology
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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, May, August
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Pharmacology - Integrated MSc/PhD Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,182 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,182 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Pharmacology and Therapeutics - PhD University of Manitoba, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,567 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,859 CAD
- Start date
- September
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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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42,900 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,900 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
Diploma in pharmacology
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Clinical Pharmacy Practice - PGDip Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,766 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,700 GBP
- Start date
- January
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General Pharmacy Practice (Medway Campus) - PGDip University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,675 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- March, October
Certificate in pharmacology
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Clinical Pharmacy Practice - PGCert Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,883 USD
Fee in university's local currency 3,850 GBP
- Start date
- February
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General Pharmacy Practice (Medway Campus) - PGCert University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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20,675 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- 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.
