Undergraduate

The School of Health and Life Sciences offers a range of undergraduate programmes across the three academic departments, all of which have links to professional and commercial bodies within their areas.

Not only are we a major provider of professionally accredited programmes within the Biomedical Sciences and Psychology fields, but we also offer unique degrees such as Optometry and Physiotherapy.

Nursing Studies (Child)
BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Child)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B731

Study at honours degree level and learn specialist nursing care for children and their families from birth to young adulthood. You can become a professionally educated Child Registered Nurse.

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)
BSc

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
3 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B761

As a registered nurse, you can enjoy finding solutions and working with people. Study nursing at degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities, improving lifestyle and health.

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)
BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B763

Study nursing at honours degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities. You can become a registered nurse finding solutions and working with people improving lifestyle and health.

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)
BSc

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
3 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B760

Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at degree level. If you think you would enjoy being supportive and caring for others, you can become a mental health nurse promoting mental wellbeing and helping to empower individuals in recovery.

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)
BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B762

Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at honours degree level. If you think you would enjoy being supportive and caring for others, you can become a mental health nurse promoting mental wellbeing and helping to empower individuals.

Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons)

Occupational Therapy

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B930

Choose from careers within the statutory health and social care sector, private practice and voluntary sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to occupational therapy.

Optometry
BSc (Hons)

Optometry

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B510

You can become a qualified optometrist being meticulous in your role and paying close attention to detail. Study how to detect sight problems, prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses and detect and manage eye conditions at degree level.

Optometry with Independent Prescribing
MOptom (IP)

Optometry with Independent Prescribing

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
5 years Sep 24 Glasgow B515

Study an integrated master’s course and become a qualified optometrist, learning how to detect, diagnose and manage conditions of the eye and vision.

Oral Health Science
BSc

Oral Health Science

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
3 Years Sep 24 Glasgow A990

If you enjoy working closely with others and using technical equipment, you can become a dental hygienist/therapist. Learn to provide clinical oral health treatment and education to adults and children.

Orthoptics
BSc (Hons)

Orthoptics

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B520

If you are observant and want to help people see - particularly young children - study orthoptics at degree level. You can become a qualified Orthoptist and allied health professional diagnosing and managing a wide range of visual conditions.