Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) with Industrial Placement in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,800
(c. USD33,137.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Boost your bachelor's degree by completing a year-long placement in industry, business, or research settings. During your initial two years, you'll explore diverse medical science topics and research methodologies. You'll also sharpen your analytical thinking and build teamwork and communication skills through collaborative projects and presentations.
Specialized pharmacology training occurs in your third and fifth years. The University of Aberdeen boasts an outstanding legacy in both pharmacology education and groundbreaking discoveries. Recognized by the British Pharmacological Society for its scientific contributions, the university has Nobel Prize-winning research that pioneered insulin therapy for diabetes. It ranks among the UK's top 10 institutions for launching spin-off companies.
Your fourth year involves an industrial placement, leading to an MSci (Master of Science) degree after five years rather than a BSc. Placement opportunities vary widely, but typically allow you to gain hands-on experience in corporate, industrial, or laboratory settings - strengthening your practical skills and career prospects alongside your academic studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
SQA:
Applicants who achieve AAAB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers may be required.
Highers at AB from Chemistry and Biology required.
A Level:
A minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB.
A levels at AB from Chemistry and Biology required.
International Baccalaureate:
A minimum of 34 points. 6 points at HL from Chemistry and Biology.
Irish Leaving Certificate:
Five subjects at Higher, with 4 at H2 and 1 at H3. H2 from Chemistry and Biology.
IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0.
TOEFL iBT: Overall- 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Applicants who achieve AAAB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers may be required.
Highers at AB from Chemistry and Biology required.
A Level:
A minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB.
A levels at AB from Chemistry and Biology required.
International Baccalaureate:
A minimum of 34 points. 6 points at HL from Chemistry and Biology.
Irish Leaving Certificate:
Five subjects at Higher, with 4 at H2 and 1 at H3. H2 from Chemistry and Biology.
IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0.
TOEFL iBT: Overall- 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
24,800