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Pharmacologists are essential in creating and advancing new medications that improve health for both humans and animals. This program emphasizes hands-on learning, featuring a five-day molecular biology workshop that blends theory with practical application, providing you with lab expertise valued by employers. You'll explore bodily functions, disease mechanisms, and how medications can treat various conditions. The thriving UK pharmaceutical sector employs 70,000 individuals and supports an additional 250,000 jobs in connected fields. In Scotland, growing health and biotech industries have created more job openings for graduates than available candidates.
Career possibilities span research roles in academia, hospitals, government labs, or pharmaceutical companies. Alternative paths include education, administration, pharmaceutical sales, information science, and forensic science. Pursuing a PhD offers additional professional avenues for advancement.
Standard entry requirement
UCAS Tariff: 102
Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent incl Higher in two sciences
A Level: BCC or equivalent incl A Level in two sciences
Minimum entry requirement
UCAS Tariff: 90
Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in two sciences
A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in two sciences
Standard entry requirement
HNC in Biological/Biomedical Science/Applied Sciences with B in Graded Unit
Standard entry requirement
HND in Biological/Biomedical Science/Applied Sciences with Graded Unit BB
Specific units required
IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent)