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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
12-AUG-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
GCU Pathways
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 Glasgow Kelvin 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
- you want to play a key role in the development of new medicines
- you enjoy learning in a hands-on practical way
- you work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff
- you like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study.
Career options
Completing our degree will give you a surprisingly broad range of career opportunities.
On graduating, you can look forward to a fascinating career in teaching and research within an academic environment, hospitals and government laboratories or in the pharmaceutical industry, where the door is open to many lucrative career paths.
In Scotland, the expansion of job opportunities in the health-related industries and Biotechnology sector are currently outstripping the number of people graduating with degrees in these areas (Source: Scottish Enterprise). Graduate pharmacologists can take other career paths such as teaching, management and the Forensic Science Service.
Another option is to continue your studies to PhD level, opening up even more lucrative career opportunities.
Application deadline
31 January
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University information
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University League Table
79th
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Campus address
Glasgow Caledonian University, City Campus, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G4 0BA, Scotland
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Subject ranking
42nd out of 45
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Entry standards
/ Max 228165 73%11th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10090.0 90%15th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.24 85%6th