We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
Study pharmacology at the University of Reading and develop key skills sought by the pharmaceutical industry.
We've aligned our programmes with the British Pharmacological Society's core curricula, providing you with knowledge and skills that are recognised by employers. Your learning will also focus on bioinformatics and how to analyse large biological data sets – a key requirement for pharmacologists.
Our pharmacology courses will not result in qualification to work as a pharmacist. Please refer to our MPharm Pharmacy or MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year courses if this is the route you wish to follow.
These programmes teach you the essentials of pharmacology, including:
We have recently invested £60m in our new Health and Life Sciences Building, which provides:
Reading is one of the UK's top 10 universities for pharmacy and pharmacology (the Daily Mail University Guide, 2024). We are located near the headquarters of several pharmaceutical companies, offering you great opportunities for networking. You will also have the option to spend a year in industry with our four-year BSc Pharmacology with a Year in Industry.
On average, our students earn an annual salary of £46,000 five years after graduating, and the University of Reading ranks 4th in the UK for graduate salary for Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy.*
*Based on The Telegraph, August 2024, analysis of DfE data on the earnings of first degree graduates after five years from English Higher Education Institutions.
BSc Pharmacology with Foundation
Full Time: 4 Years
BSc Pharmacology with a Year in Industry
Full Time: 4 Years
Full Time: 3 Years
