Pharmacology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

This program is designed to give you real-world experience in pharmacological research and drug development. From your first year, you’ll work in modern labs and use digital tools to analyse data and simulate drug interactions. The highlight is a full year spent working in industry — a credit-bearing placement that gives you direct exposure to pharmaceutical or biomedical research environments.

Here’s how Dundee helps you build practical skills throughout the degree:

• Industry Placement (Year 4): A 12-month paid placement in a pharmaceutical company, biotech firm, or research institute, supported by the university’s placement team
• Teaching Laboratories: Access to Dundee’s Life Sciences labs for molecular biology, pharmacology, and physiology practicals
• Digital Tools: Use of data analysis software and simulation platforms for pharmacokinetics and drug modelling
• Group Projects: Collaborative assignments in modules like Quantitative Pharmacology and Drug Development
• Research Project (Final Year): An independent lab-based investigation supervised by active researchers
• Library and Learning Spaces: Access to the University of Dundee Library and specialist life sciences collections
• School of Life Sciences: Ranked among the top globally for biomedical research, offering access to cutting-edge facilities and expert staff

Graduates from Dundee’s pharmacology program are highly sought after in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors. With a full year of industry experience and strong research training, students are well-prepared for roles such as pharmacologist, clinical trials associate, regulatory affairs officer, or biomedical researcher. Many also go on to further study in pharmacology, drug development, or medicine.

Here’s how Dundee supports your career journey:

• Careers Service: Offers tailored support for Life Sciences students, including one-to-one career coaching, CV and interview workshops, and employer networking events
• Graduate Outcomes: Dundee is ranked in the UK top 20 for graduate prospects in Life Sciences (Complete University Guide 2024)
• Industry Partnerships: Placement opportunities with pharmaceutical companies, research institutes, and biotech firms across the UK and beyond
• Accreditation Value: The program includes a credit-bearing industry placement and is aligned with the British Pharmacological Society’s standards
• Typical Roles: Pharmacologist, Clinical Trials Associate, Regulatory Affairs Officer, Biomedical Researcher

Further Academic Progression:
After graduation, students can pursue a master’s or PhD in pharmacology, drug discovery, or biomedical sciences. Dundee also offers postgraduate programs in translational medicine, precision oncology, and neuroscience.