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BSc Pharmacology

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Medicine and Dentistry
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
96%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

33%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%
Welfare and housing associate15%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Medicine and Dentistry graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£35,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Medicine and Dentistry graduates nationally earn £22,000-£42,000 (301 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Medical Practitioners
★ Professional
20%
02
Caring personal services
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
5%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
0%
09
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
0%

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Outcomes

80%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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