Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Career-focused degrees

Our bioscience degrees focus on the hands-on practical skills sought by employers. Graduates in biomedical science, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology and food bioscience have careers in the NHS, research and in the life science and food industry.

Our accreditations include the Health and Care Professions Council, the Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Institute of Biomedical Science.

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Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons)

Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B940

Become a biomedical scientist helping health professionals diagnose and manage diseases. If you enjoy being practical and have strong analytical skills, study the scientific and laboratory testing of biological samples at degree level.

Biological Sciences
MRes

Biological Sciences

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Take existing skills in biomolecular and biomedical science and apply them to the postgraduate-level study of data acquisition and analysis. Progress to a career in biomedical research and development within the pharma industry or academia.

Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons)

Biological Sciences

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow C100

If you enjoy practical, hands-on investigative work, you can become a biological scientist. Study the interactions of molecules and cells and learn how therapies that may correct or prevent diseases are developed.

Biological Sciences Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Biological Sciences Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations C101

Begin this flexible science degree studying at college, and study Year 3 and Year 4 at GCU. Graduate with a solid knowledge of key topics in the biological sciences field.

Biomedical Science
MSc

Biomedical Science

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part Time
2 - 3 Years Jan 25 Glasgow

Designed for working scientists, the MSc Biomedical Science is the only one of its kind in the city of Glasgow.

Food Science
BSc (Hons)

Food Science

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow D610

Study food analysis, biotechnology, nutrition and public health as well as microbiology and food toxicology at degree level. With academic learning, practical skills and industrial work you can progress your career and work as a food scientist.

Medical Bioscience
MSc

Medical Bioscience

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

This course is designed to develop your theoretical and practical knowledge and apply this to understanding the causes and treatments of disease processes.

Pharmacology
BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow B210

Enjoy hands-on practical laboratory work using the latest techniques. Study the human body at degree level with a specific focus on the drugs used to manage disease. Progress and become a pharmacologist working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacology Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations B211

Begin this degree at college, and achieve an HND in two years. You can become a pharmacologist if you enjoy hands-on practical laboratory work using the latest techniques. Study the human body and the drugs used to manage disease at degree level.

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