Study 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.
Biomedical Science
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | B940 |
Learn how biomedical scientists diagnose disease and support patient care through hands-on laboratory learning, clinical insight and real-world biomedical science practice.
Biomedical Science (Pathways)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | B941 |
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Pathways) introduces a variety of subjects, giving you knowledge and skills to succeed in careers including working as a Biomedical Scientist in public and private health.
Medical Bioscience
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | 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
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | B210 |
Discover how drugs work and help shape the future of medicine through hands-on laboratory learning, molecular biology workshops and research-led teaching.
Pharmacology Pathway
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 26 | Multiple Locations | B211 |
Pharmacology is an exciting and dynamic discipline which studies how drugs work. Pharmacologists play a vital role in the discovery of new medicines.
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