BSc (Hons) Pharmacology in Glasgow United Kingdom | Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 14,500
(c. USD19,325.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

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.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Year 1

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

Year 2 entry

Standard entry requirement

HNC in Biological/Biomedical Science/Applied Sciences with B in Graded Unit

Year 3 entry

Standard entry requirement

HND in Biological/Biomedical Science/Applied Sciences with Graded Unit BB

Specific units required

English language

IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent)

Tuition GBP 14,500

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