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We’ve taken data from the Complete University Guide league tables, and sorted it into a selection of the best universities in the UK for pharmacology & pharmacy, ordered by a list of useful categories such as research quality, student satisfaction, job prospects, and more. If you're choosing between a few options, then this guide can be helpful in making your final decision. 

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in student satisfaction

Ulster University

Ulster University has come top of the student satisfaction list for pharmacology and pharmacy students. With its three main campuses in Belfast, Derry and Coleraine offering students a variety of environments to study in, and a bulsting student community among all three, it's no surprise that people love Ulster. 

Read what students think of pharmacology & pharmacy at Ulster University.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in research quality

King's College London, University of London

King’s College London is one of the capital’s largest and oldest universities, with more than 30,000 students representing over 130 countries worldwide. Famous for its research output, the university has been behind such breakthrough as the structure of DNA, the health effects of air pollution and other significant discoveries. Its central London location makes it a great place to study, and offers superb connections with the wider research community.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in graduate outcomes

Queen's University, Belfast

Another chart-topper from Northern Ireland! Queen's University in Belfast took the top spot for pharmacology and pharmacy students in graduate outcomes. It was also the 5th top university overall in our Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, which really goes to show that students and employers think a lot of the uni. 

Read what students think of pharmacology & pharmacy at the Queen's University, Belfast.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in England

University of Cambridge

Famed for its age and academic reputation, the University of Cambridge is a powerhouse of scholarship, research and innovation. It’s pharmacology & pharmacy course is among the best in the world, and the quality of the course is underpinned by the strength of the university’s research credentials. The city itself is very much student-oriented, and the university is organised around a collegiate system.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in Scotland

University of Strathclyde

Established in 1796, the University of Strathclyde is one of Scotland’s finest research universities, and boasts the top pharmacology & pharmacy course in the country. Based in Glasgow, a large and lively city with a fantastic blend of history, culture, industry, and innovation, students are provided with just about everything needed for success. There's plenty to do in the city, and at the uni, which organises more than 170 clubs and societies for students to participate in. 

Read what students think of pharmacology & pharmacy at the University of Strathclyde.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in Wales

Cardiff University

Cardiff University is one of Wales’ top institutions, achieving great ranking in uni league tables, and is home to a diverse student community. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, and it delivers a pharmacology & pharmacy course which is considered to be the best in Wales. Cardiff is a bustling capital city, full of life and energy. Mast things are within walking distance which make it a very student-friendly place to study. 

Read what students think of pharmacology & pharmacy at Cardiff University.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy in Northern Ireland

Queen’s University Belfast

A historic Russell Group institution located in the centre of the Northern Irish capital, Queen’s University Belfast is an internationally regarded university which has a superb academic reputation and offers a great student experience. Its pharmacology & pharmacy degree is the second highest ranked course of its kind in the whole of the UK, and the university has fantastic links to medical research centres across the UK and beyond.

Best university for pharmacology & pharmacy overall

University of Cambridge

Topping the tables for England and the UK, the university shows once again that it is leading the way in medical science and research. Congratulations Cambridge! 

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