Course description
Understand the science behind drug discovery, development and delivery and how patients react to the medicines they take.
Why Pharmacy at Strathclyde? Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022). Combine fundamental science with practical experience of working with patients and health professionals in community and hospital placements from the outset. Benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry sectors and Schools of Pharmacy internationally. Learn from professional pharmacy practitioners. Enter Year 2 of the five-year Integrated Masters programme. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Your Career Once registered with the GPhC, pharmacy graduates enjoy good employment prospects with attractive starting salaries. The majority are employed in either community or hospital pharmacies.
Other graduates may also pursue a career in medical writing, clinical drug trials, or medical sales while some pursue research and academic careers to educate and inspire the next generation of pharmacists.
Recent graduate job titles include: Assistant Scientist Pharmacist Rotational Pharmacist Trainee Pharmacist
Subjects
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical sciencesEntry requirements
Scottish Higher, standard entry requirements: A,A,A,B
- Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B, English B.
Scottish Advanced Higher, standard entry requirements: B,B
- Year 2 entry: Chemistry B and/or Biology; Physics and Maths can be considered.
Don't quite have the grades?
Some courses offer minimum entry requirements, asking for fewer qualifications or lower grades for entry. Universities look at other information, such as your personal experiences and challenges.
Check the course on the university website or contact their student support services.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
Glasgow
Course provider
University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
Glasgow
UCAS terms of use
Course data is provided by UCAS (see their terms of use) and is offered "as is." SDS disclaims all warranties and liabilities related to the data's accuracy to the fullest extent permitted by law."