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Pharmacology Pathway

Glasgow Caledonian University

Content

Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BSc Hons Pharmacology at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, they study HND Applied Biological Sciences at a partner college while preparing for year 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU.

BSc Hons Pharmacology graduates enjoy excellent career prospects as pharmacologists in healthcare, policy, research, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Choose the pharmacology college pathway if you: are interested in pharmacology and drug development; want to play a key role in the development of new medicines; enjoy learning in a hands-on practical way; work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff; like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements:
2 Highers at BB plus National 5 English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry at B.

Progression Routes

Students who successfully pass their HND Applied Biological Sciences programme with Graded Units of AB, can progress to Level 3 of the BSc (Hons) Pharmacology.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B211

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Health and Life Sciences

Department

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.gcu.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General