Overview

As a student in the Clinical Pharmacology programme of the University of Glasgow you will acquire core skills, enabling an appreciation of how to apply clinical pharmacological, regulatory and ethical principles to the optimisation of therapeutic practice and clinical research. Crucially, in addition to a firm grasp of the principles of molecular pharmacology, you will also gain foundational knowledge in the emerging science of pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine.

Key facts

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

One of a few UK postgraduate programmes that cover clinical pharmacology in sufficient detail to allow you to Number 6 in the UK for Pharmacologymake an informed choice about pursuing clinical pharmacology as a career.

Learn the basics of molecular genetics and population genetics as applied to pharmacogenetics and gene therapy.

Gain hands-on experience in molecular methods and analysis along with critical interpretation of genomic literature, enabling you to analyse, synthesise and formulate an action plan for personalised patient care.

Engage in, and contribute to, discussions about therapeutic issues in the commercial and academic research environments.

Undertake your own research project under expert supervision, allowing you to consolidate your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired.

Benefit from the close involvement of clinical academics and visiting lecturers from the pharmaceutical industry and national drug regulatory bodies

Specifically designed to prepare you for future senior roles within the pharmaceutical medicine.

Guest lecturers have recently included staff from Pfizer, Servier, Johnson & Johnson and the Scottish Medicines Consortium.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include positions in:

Academia

Health care

Pharmaceutical industry

Return to more advanced positions within a previous clinical environment eg pharmacists, clinicians

PhD study

Related job positions include:

medical writer

pharmacist

medical doctor (NHS)

quality control supervisor

anaesthetics trainee (NHS)

medical sales rep

clinical research fellow

Some graduates went on to study for PhDs in:

pharmacology

molecular pharmacology

cardiovascular sciences

medicine (pharmacogenomics)

One graduate also went on to teacher training (PGDE Secondary Biology).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Pharmacology

Drug Disposition

Pharmaceutical Medicine

Topics In Therapeutics - General Topics, Cardiovascular and Diabetes Drugs

Topics In Therapeutics - Commonly Used Drugs

Medical Statistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

The programme is open to medical, pharmacy and bioscience graduates. You should have an Honours degree or equivalent in your subject.

Whilst not essential, demonstration of appropriate postgraduate experience or relevant employment may enhance your application.

You are required to provide two references and full degree transcript plus a personal statement indicating why you wish to study this programme at the University of Glasgow.

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34470 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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