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Bachelor of Pharmacology

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences doctorate in pharmacology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Pharmacology and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Pharmacology Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • Students complete core courses (C- or higher) totalling 30 semester hours
  • A qualifying examination
  • Candidacy
  • A dissertation committee
  • Proposal defence
  • Biannual reviews and an oral dissertation defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course-specific entry: Scottish Highers
  • A Levels or equivalent (e.g. UCAS Tariff 135 for Accountancy
  • 96 for Software Development
  • Lower minimum offers apply)
  • With required subjects for some courses
  • Year 2 or 3 entry with HNC/HND where listed. International qualifications are mapped per country on GCU's international pages. English: IELTS 6.0 (7.0 for most health courses).
  • Course-specific
  • E.g. BSc (Hons) Software Development: UCAS Tariff 96 standard (90 minimum for widening-access applicants)
  • Scottish Higher BBCC incl. Higher in Maths/Computing
  • A Level CCC.

Accepted academic background

Scottish Highers, A Levels or equivalent (international qualifications are mapped per country on GCU country pages), Entry to Year 2/3 possible with HNC/HND, Honours degrees are 4 years in Scotland (2-4 years with advanced entry).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 78 (L17 R18 S20 W17)
  • PTE Academic 59 (each sub-score 59)
  • Cambridge 169 (no element below 162)
  • Oxford Test of English 121 (min 111 per component)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
  • Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the current entry requirements and availability for Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
  2. English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
  3. Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£15,700 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusGlasgow campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health and Life Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Pharmacology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.