Pharmacology - BSc (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Pharmacology is an exciting discipline which studies how drugs work. Pharmacologists also play a vital role in the discovery of new medicines. On our BSc (Hons) Pharmacology course, you'll learn how drugs alter our bodies, from pain relief to cancer treatments. If you are interested in biology, chemistry or life sciences this could be the course for you. Our course emphasises hands-on learning, involving a high proportion of practical work, including a five-day molecular biology workshop. This brings together theory and practice, equipping you with the laboratory skills employers are looking for. As well as practical skills, our curriculum is designed to inspire and prepare you to make a positive change on a local, national and global scale. Your learning will draw on current research and explore the development of new medicines. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to projects with real scientific relevance and to communicate your work through research and conference presentations. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and professional laboratory skills to progress into a wide range of careers in pharmacology and beyond. ####

* Learn from industry professionals as life science companies contribute to teaching through guest lectures and interactive discussion sessions. * GCU is a member of the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF). Our laboratories hold LEAF bronze and silver awards for sustainability and reduced carbon emissions. * If you want a course that’s genuinely hands-on, this degree has a strong practical focus. Learn through extensive laboratory work and an intensive five-day molecular biology workshop. * Founded at GCU, the Glasgow Pharmacological Society connects students and staff across three universities, hosting seminars and British Pharmacological Society events. ##

A degree in pharmacology opens doors to a wide range of careers, from researching new treatments to pharmaceutical sales and marketing. Pharmacologists even work for NASA, studying how medicines work in outer space. The UK drug industry employs 126,000 people and contributes £17.6 billion to the economy (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry). Typical career paths for our graduates include: * academic research * research and development in the pharmaceutical industry * pharmaceutical manufacturing * sales and marketing of medicines or laboratory equipment * clinical research associate (involved in organising clinical trials) * science communication/journalism * teaching * monitoring and licensing of medicines * regulatory affairs * finance and business.