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Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BSc Hons Pharmacology at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first year, they study HNC Applied Science at Glasgow Kelvin College while preparing for Years 2, 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU.

The first year will involve you working towards achieving an HNC in Applied Science and the subjects you study will underpin the teaching at Glasgow Caledonian University in Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 of the degree.

The content of this course has been designed to follow the guidelines set out by the British Pharmacological Society, the lead body for pharmacology professionals. Lecturing staff combine a depth of teaching experience with knowledge gained from cutting-edge research to provide you with an excellent learning environment and a broad education in pharmacology.

It includes a large proportion of practical work, which means you'll develop the laboratory skills sought by employers. A distinctive and important feature of the degree is that all students who successfully complete each year of the course are eligible to proceed to the honour’s degree, should they wish to, without further selection.
Learning groups are deliberately kept small and this, together with an open-door policy operated by staff, is aimed at creating a friendly learning environment where support is always available.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements:
2 Highers at BB plus two subjects at National 5 from Maths and science subjects.

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.