Construction and built environment

Learn how biomedical scientists diagnose disease and support patient care through hands-on laboratory learning, clinical insight and real-world biomedical science practice.

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.

Learn building management, design and construction at degree level and you can become a chartered building surveyor with professional technical knowledge.

As a construction manager you can enjoy leading projects, planning and organising. Study the technical, financial and planning aspects of construction at undergraduate degree level.

Focus on how civil engineering principles and environmental priorities work together. You'll gain the skills needed to design and manage projects, while adapting to different environmental contexts and minimising ecological impact.

With sustainability and green issues a priority, specialist environmental management skills are in demand. Make a real difference by learning how to manage waste, energy, water, and land.

If you enjoy chemistry and practical investigation, you can become a forensic scientist or analytical chemist. Study criminal investigation, environmental protection, forensic analysis and microscopy at degree level.

Develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies to become a Registered Dietitian. You'll have access to specialist facilities, including labs, food science kitchens and our Interprofessional Simulation Centre.

Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study mechanics, virtual engineering and product testing. Progress to a career in mechanical engineering working with equipment, creating solutions and solving problems.

With this hands-on degree, you'll become a confident and compassionate Occupational Therapist.

Train to become a skilled Dental Hygienist/Therapist through hands-on clinical learning in Glasgow Dental Hospital. Build the confidence to improve oral health and support patients of all ages.

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.

If you've got strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, and want to make a real difference to patient care and public health, this course could be ideal.

Discover how drugs work and help shape the future of medicine through hands-on laboratory learning, molecular biology workshops and research-led teaching.

Gain a HNC at college in your first year, while preparing for Years 2, 3 and 4 of the degree at GCU. You'll graduate with a BSc (Hons) Pharmacology.

Learn how to support people of all ages to prevent injury, restore movement, and improve quality of life. This course combines scientific knowledge with hands-on clinical experience to prepare you for a rewarding career in physiotherapy.

If you have a passion for healthcare, and you’re motivated to make a real difference to people’s lives, this course will prepare you for an in-demand career in podiatry.

Play a vital role in shaping the built environment and get the technical knowledge and professional skills to manage construction costs, contracts, and resources from project start to completion.

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. You'll complete the final two years at university to graduate with a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying.

Through this course, you’ll build the knowledge and hands-on expertise needed to plan and deliver life-changing radiotherapy treatments with confidence.