
Pharmacology (GCU Pathways) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmacology (GCU Pathways) BSc (Hons)
THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY
The first year is at Glasgow Kelvin College as a HNC Applied Science. Graded unit B from the HNC is required in order to progress onto 2nd year of the degree programme, BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, at GCU.
Pharmacology plays a key role in the development of new medicines. Youll learn how the body works, and how drugs can be used to manage disease states. Our degree provides a comprehensive education in pharmacology. Pharmacologists are responsible for the wide range of drugs that are ava...
<strong>THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY</strong><br/><br/>The first year is at Glasgow Kelvin College as a HNC Applied Science. Graded unit B from the HNC is required in order to progress onto 2nd year of the degree programme, BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, at GCU.<br/><br/>Pharmacology plays a key role in the development of new medicines. Youll learn how the body works, and how drugs can be used to manage disease states. Our degree provides a comprehensive education in pharmacology. Pharmacologists are responsible for the wide range of drugs that are available for the management of human disease.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/08/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B211
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B
plus two sciences at Nat 5 grade C or above (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths).
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
A level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |