Bachelor of Pharmacology at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

United States of America, Lexington

University Rank:#781

University of Kentucky offers the Bachelor of Pharmacology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for pharmacology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences is pleased to host this unique educational opportunity. A minor in Pharmacology provides a rare and distinctive educational program that complements a wide range of majors across campus including Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Neuroscience, Agricultural and Biomedical technology, Nursing, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Marketing and others.

Pharmacology is a branch of medicine and biology that seeks to understand the development and the effects of drugs from both natural and synthesized sources. It is a field that has arguably had a greater impact on human, animal and agricultural health and wellbeing than that of any other disciple within science.

Disciplines

College of Medicine

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Pharmacology at University of Kentucky

Entry Requirements

Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.

Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
- Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
- Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
- No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Pharmacology

This minor is designed to prepare graduates to enter medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, nursing, medical technology and other health related professions.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Pharmacology at University of Kentucky

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Pharmacology at University of Kentucky

1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application

2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)

3. Official transcripts in English

4. English proficiency directly from testing center:

TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 105

5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores

ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
Required for engineering programs and scholarships

Priority Deadline:

December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
October 15 for Spring semester (January start)

*Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.

Bachelor of Pharmacology at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

United States of America, Lexington