Best Pharmacy Universities in UK: Fees, Eligibility, Scholarships, Acceptance Rate
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Updated on - Dec 9, 2025

The top colleges in the UK for pharmacy courses are the University of Oxford (#2), UCL (#3), University of Cambridge (#6), as ranked by the QS World University Rankings 2025 (Pharmacy and Pharmacology). Various PG courses for Pharmacy hosted by these universities are MSc in Pharmacology, MSc Drug Discovery, and MSc Clinical Pharmacy, with a duration of 1 year. The fee range for PG is GBP 19,100-61,164 (INR 22.5-71.8 Lakhs). The UG courses available in UK universities are of 4 years duration. Some of them are M Biomedical Science, M Pharm, with the fees of GBP 26,600-54,990 (INR 31.2-64.6 Lakhs). International students can opt for scholarships to fund fees in the UK universities, like the International Undergraduate Scholarship, the GATES Cambridge Scholarship, which offers a bursary of GBP 3,500-66,000 (INR 4.1-77 Lakhs).



Best Pharmacy Universities in UK for PG Courses

The table below mentions the top colleges for Master’s courses in pharmacy in the UK. The duration of Master’s courses in pharmacy in the UK is 1 year.

QS World University Rankings 2025 (Pharmacy and Pharmacology) Colleges Course Fees in GBP Fees in INR Eligibility English Language Test Acceptance Rate
#2 University of Oxford MSc in Pharmacology 38,430 GBP INR 45.1 Lakhs 60% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 7, TOEFL 110 14%
#3 UCL MSc Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy 42,700 GBP INR 50.1 Lakhs 55% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 7, TOEFL 96, PTE 76 25%
#6 University of Cambridge MPhil in Biological Science (Pharmacology) 61,164 GBP INR 71.8 Lakhs 70% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 7, TOEFL 100 21%
#12 University of Nottingham MSc Drug Discovery 33,800 GBP INR 39.7 Lakhs 70% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 7, TOEFL 90, PTE 71 11%
#=17 Imperial College London M.Research Biomedical 47,300 GBP INR 55.5 Lakhs 70% in the UG degree IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 92, PTE 62 18%
#=19 Queen’s University Belfast MSc Industrial Pharmaceutics 27,600 GBP INR 32.4 Lakhs 60% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 35%
#25 The University of Manchester MSc Model-based Drug Development Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modelling 37,800 GBP INR 44.3 Lakhs 60% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 7, TOEFL 100 76%
#=31 King’s College London MSc Clinical Pharmacology 51,100 GBP INR 59.9 Lakhs 60% in the UG degree related to science IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 92, PTE 62 13%
#36 University of Strathclyde MSc Clinical Pharmacy 33,600 GBP INR 39.4 Lakhs 60% in the UG degree related to pharmacy, and 18 months of clinical experience IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80 55%
#37 The University of Edinburgh MSc Clinical Trials 19,100 GBP INR 22.4 Lakhs 60% in the UG degree related to pharmacy, medical, and nursing or 3-5 years of relevant work experience IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 92 11%

Also Check: MSc Pharmacy Courses in UK


Best Pharmacy Universities in UK for UG Courses

The table below mentions the top colleges for Bachelor’s courses in pharmacy in the UK. The duration of Bachelor’s courses in pharmacy in the UK is 4 years.

Colleges Course Fees in GBP Fees in INR Eligibility English Language Test Student Ratings by Collegedunia
University of Oxford M Biomedical Science 54,990 GBP INR 64.6 Lakhs 80% in class 12th IELTS 7.5, TOEFL 110, PTE 76 8.3/10
UCL M Pharm 35,400 GBP INR 41.6 Lakhs 12th pass from CBSE with 5 subjects at 90, 90, 90, 85, 85 marks IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, PTE 76 9.0/10
University of Cambridge BA (Hons) Pharmacology 44,214 GBP INR 51.9 Lakhs 80% in class 12th IELTS 7.5, TOEFL 110 7.9/10
University of Nottingham M Pharm 33,000 GBP INR 38.7 Lakhs 60% in class 12th IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 71 7.5/10
Queen’s University Belfast M Pharm 26,600 GBP INR 31.2 Lakhs 80% in class 12th IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 69 9.7/10
The University of Manchester M Pharm 33,100 GBP INR 38.8 Lakhs 60% in class 12th IELTS 7, TOEFL 100 7.8/10
King’s College London M Pharm 38,300 GBP INR 44.9 Lakhs 85% in class 12th IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, PTE 69 7.7/10
University of Strathclyde M Pharm 31,850 GBP INR 37.3 Lakhs 70% in class 12th IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80 6.9/10
The University of Edinburgh BSc (Hons) Pharmacology 38,900 GBP INR 45.6 Lakhs 80% in class 12th IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 92 7.3/10

Also Check: BS Pharmacy Courses in UK

Notes: M Pharm is an integrated course (Bachelor’s + Master’s) course with a 4-year duration.


Top Universities for Pharmacy in the UK’s Cities

The UK has top universities for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pharmacy in cities like London, Belfast, Oxford, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cambridge and others.

Best Universities in London for Pharmacy

The table below states the cost of living for students wishing to pursue a Pharmacy degree in London.

Colleges Cost of Living in GBP per Month Cost of Living in INR per Month Alumni Company Details
UCL GBP 1,062-1,760 INR 1.1-1.9 Lakhs Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, IQVIA India, Lonza Biologics
Imperial College London GBP 1,264-2,118 INR 1.4-2.3 Lakhs Crisis UK, Eli Lilly, ThinkRoman Consulting Services
King’s College London GBP 1,200-2,500 INR 1.3-2.8 Lakhs Third Bridge Group, Johnson and Johnson, Dr Reddy’s Lab
Middlesex University London GBP 1,300-1,400 INR 1.4-1.5 Lakhs Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Hammersmith Medicines Research Ltd, Royal London Hospital
University of Greenwich, London GBP 1,100-1,600 INR 1.1-1.8 Lakhs Work Flow Lead, Thermo Fisher, Medisky Pharmaceuticals
University of East London, London GBP 1,000-1,400 INR 1-1.5 Lakhs North East London Foundation Trust, Hyperchem Pharmacy, Servier

Best Universities for Pharmacy in Belfast

The table below states the cost of living for students wishing to pursue a Pharmacy degree in Belfast.

Colleges Cost of Living in GBP per Month Cost of Living in INR per Month Alumni Company Details
Queen’s University Belfast GBP 1,250-1,350 INR 1.4-1.5 Lakhs Extractables and Leachables, Randox, XapHe
Ulster University Belfast GBP 600-840 INR 70,000-98,000 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Carrickfergus

Best Universities for Pharmacy in Oxford

The table below states the cost of living for students wishing to pursue a Pharmacy degree in Oxford.

Colleges Cost of Living in GBP per Month Cost of Living in INR per Month Alumni Company Details
University of Oxford GBP 1,405-2,105 INR 1.6-2.4 Lakhs UK Biobank, Boots UK, Well Pharmacy

Cost of Living in London, Belfast, and Oxford

The table below compares the cost of living in London, Belfast, and Oxford, which have the most pharmacy colleges in the UK.

Expenses Oxford per month Belfast per month London per month
Rent GBP 1,200-1,900 / (INR 1.4-2.2 Lakhs) GBP 600-1,000 / (INR 70,000-1.1 Lakhs) GBP 1,700-2,300 / (INR 2-2.7 Lakhs)
Food GBP 198-258 / (INR 23,000-30,000) GBP 194-246 / (INR 23,000-29,000) GBP 197-253 / (INR 23,000-30,000)
Bus Monthly Pass GBP 66-87 / (INR 7,700-10,300) GBP 60-75 / (INR 7,000-8,800) GBP 150-300 / (INR 17,700-35,400)
Leisure and Sports GBP 30-85 / (INR 3,500-10,000) GBP 35-110 / (INR 4,000-13,000) GBP 40-200 / (INR 4,700-23,600)
Utilities (Water, Electricity, Mobile, Gas) GBP 290-380 / (INR 34,000-45,000) GBP 130-300 / (INR 15,000-35,000) GBP 200-530 / (INR 23,600-62,000)

Notes: The monthly expenses in Belfast for an Indian student can range between INR 1.1-1.9 Lakhs, which is less than that of London INR 2.6-4.2 Lakhs.

Also Check: Cost of Living in UK


Scholarship for PG Pharmacy Students

The table below highlights scholarships available for postgraduate students studying Pharmacy in the UK.

Colleges Scholarships Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Coverage of the Scholarship Scholarship Deadlines
University of Oxford Felix Scholarship A student holding an undergraduate degree and enrolled in a full-time postgraduate course Tuition fees, living cost of 19,000 GBP (INR 22.3 Lakh) and one return flight to India 8 January 2026
University College London UCL India Excellence Scholarship Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in India at a college which is in the top 100 list of the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 5,000 GBP (INR 5.8 Lakhs) 26 February 2026
University of Cambridge GATES CambridgeScholarship Academic excellence, a capacity for leadership and enrolled in a postgraduate program 35,000-66,000 GBP (INR 41-77 Lakhs) 7 January 2026
University of Nottingham International Postgraduate Scholarships International students enrolled in a postgraduate program 3,000 GBP (INR 3.5 Lakhs) Automatic with the registration
Queen’s University Belfast International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship Enrolled in a full-time postgraduate program 2,000-5,000 GBP (INR 2.3-5.8 Lakhs) No Application Required. The university notifies the student itself
The University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships The student must be an Indianand should have been domiciled in India for 3 years 10,000 GBP (INR 11.6 Lakhs) 26 March 2026
King’s College London Global Scholarship The student should be from the Global South area (India) and enrolled in a full-time postgraduate course 10,000 GBP (INR 11.6 Lakhs) Reopens in December 2025
University of Strathclyde Faculty of Science International Master's Scholarship Enrolled in a full-time postgraduate program in Pharmacy 6,000 GBP (INR 7 Lakhs) 31 July 2026
The University of Edinburgh India Merit Scholarship 70% in the UG degree andenrolled in a full-time program 5,000 GBP (INR 5.8 Lakhs) 31 March 2026

Also Check: Scholarships for Indians in UK


Scholarship for UG Pharmacy Students

The table below highlights scholarships available for undergraduate students studying Pharmacy in the UK.

Colleges Scholarships Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Coverage of the Scholarship Scholarship Deadlines
University of Oxford Reach Oxford Scholarship Must be from India, enrolled in an undergraduate course Tuition Fees, living Cost and one return Airfare to India 4 Feb 2026
UCL UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship Enrolled in undergraduate courses and Financial need Tuition Fees 28 April 2026 (Tentative)
University of Cambridge Cambridge Trust Global Impact Enrolled in undergraduate courses and Financial need Tuition Fees The application form is sent to admitted students of the University
University of Nottingham International Sporting Excellence Award Be an academic, national or international level player or have potential for future performance GBP 1,000-7,000 (INR 1.1-8.2 Lakhs) Form will open in January 2026
Queen’s University Belfast International Undergraduate Scholarship Enrolled in undergraduate courses GBP 3,500-4,000 (INR 4.1-4.7 Lakhs) No Deadline
The University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships The student must be an Indianand should have been domiciled in India for 3 years GBP 30,000 (INR 35.2 Lakhs) 26 March 2026
King’s College London International Hardship Fund Enrolled in undergraduate courses and Financial need Up to GBP 6,000 (INR 7 Lakhs) 31 May 2026
University of Strathclyde Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarship Enrolled in an undergraduate full-time science course GBP 6,000-7,000 (INR 7-8.2 Lakhs) 31 July 2026

A pharmacy course in the UK provides Indians with an opportunity to work in pharmaceutical companies which are based in the UK, like Boots UK, Crisis UK. It also opens the door for research activities in the biomedical sector in the UK. Easy permanent residency criteria and Visa rules made a large number of Indian students (107,500) opt for higher education in the UK, according to the UK parliament reports.


FAQs

Ques. Is there no B.Pharm course in the UK like in India?

Ans. The M.Pharm Course is equivalent to the B.Pharm in India, with the same 4-year duration. But in M.Pharm, you are granted a postgraduate degree in the UK.

Ques. What are the other Universities in the UK to pursue a Pharmacy course?

Ans. There are various other universities in the UK to pursue pharmacy courses, like the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), Cardiff University (Wales), Aston University (Birmingham), University of Lincoln (Lincoln).

Ques. Is it good to go to the UK for an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy as an Indian?

Ans. Yes, the UK has one of the best-ranked colleges for Pharmacy, like Oxford University, Imperial College London, UCL, which provide internationally recognised degrees, research experience and shorter duration of MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (1 year) as compared to that of the Indian Master’s course in Pharmacy (2 years).

Ques. How can I stay in the UK as an Indian after completing my M.Pharm?

Ans. You can opt for further education, like a postgraduate course in pharmacy, or you can apply for a post-study visa, which allows an Indian to stay in the UK for 2 years and look for the appropriate job opportunities.

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#145/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

9.7(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK11%Acceptance Rate
B.S Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE71
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Tuition:  
(£33,000/Yr)$44.5K/Yr
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(£8,533/Yr)$11.5K/Yr
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#198/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Queen's University Belfast, Belfast

9.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)Northern Ireland, UK35%Acceptance Rate
B.S Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6PTE64
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Tuition:  
(£20,800/Yr)$28.1K/Yr
Living
(£160/Yr)$216/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen

9.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)Scotland, UK32%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Immunology and Pharmacology with Industrial Placement
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE54
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Tuition:  
(£24,800/Yr)$33.5K/Yr
Living
(£127/Yr)$171.45/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE69
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Tuition:  
(£28,900/Yr)$39K/Yr
Living
(£8,670/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Loughborough University, Loughborough

8.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK68%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£28,750/Yr)$38.8K/Yr
Living
(£10,080/Yr)$13.6K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Scotland, UK55%Acceptance Rate
B.S Immunology and Pharmacology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
(£22,250/Yr)$30K/Yr
Living
(£8,900/Yr)$12K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Aston University, Birmingham

9.0(Based on 10 User Reviews)England, UK50%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL93PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£24,800/Yr)$33.5K/Yr
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(£7,286/Yr)$9.8K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool

8.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)England, UK70%Acceptance Rate
B.S Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE51
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Tuition:  
(£17,750/Yr)$24K/Yr
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(£1,136/Yr)$1.5K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Middlesex University, London

9.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)England, UK57%Acceptance Rate
M.A Pharmaceutical Management
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£17,100/Yr)$23.1K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Keele University, Newcastle

England, UK50%Acceptance Rate
B.S Pharmaceutical Science, Technology & Business
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6.0PTE79
Programs
Tuition:  
(£28,000/Yr)$37.8K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Bradford, Bradford

3.5(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK52%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Pharmacoproteomic investigation
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE55
Programs
Tuition:  
(£23,028/Yr)$31.1K/Yr
Living
(£11,996/Yr)$16.2K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Ulster University, Belfast

8.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Northern Ireland, UK81%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE66
Programs
Tuition:  
(£19,130/Yr)$25.8K/Yr
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(£8,544/Yr)$11.5K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Brighton, Brighton

6.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK72%Acceptance Rate
B.S Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE56
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Tuition:  
(£14,300/Yr)$19.3K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

7.2(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK52%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
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Tuition:  
(£18,400/Yr)$24.8K/Yr
Living
(£6,871/Yr)$9.3K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

9.3(Based on 3 User Reviews)Scotland, UK56%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE56
Programs
Tuition:  
(£12,530/Yr)$16.9K/Yr
Living
(£1,023/Yr)$1.4K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

8.3(Based on 24 User Reviews)England, UK70%Acceptance Rate
B.S Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo75TOEFL90PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
(£17,450/Yr)$23.6K/Yr
Living
(£900/Yr)$1.2K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

De Montfort University, Leicester

8.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK45%Acceptance Rate
M.A Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE308IELTS6PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£16,250/Yr)$21.9K/Yr
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(£6,235/Yr)$8.4K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Lincoln, Lincoln

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK70%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Research Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo79IELTS6PTE58
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Tuition:  
(£18,233/Yr)$24.6K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Greenwich, London

8.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)England, UK64%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE63
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Tuition:  
(£18,456/Yr)$24.9K/Yr
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(£288/Yr)$388.8/Yr
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#801/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames

6.7(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK30%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Science
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE298IELTS6.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£18,400/Yr)$24.8K/Yr
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(£15,484/Yr)$20.9K/Yr
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