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Pharmacology (GCU Pathways) - BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University

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(4.2)

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Main Site

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Aug 2027

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Duration

4 Year

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Course info

Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BSc Hons Pharmacology at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, they study HND Applied Biological Sciences at Glasgow Kelvin College while preparing for years 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU. Although you are a student enrolled on BSc Hons Pharmacology course at GCU, Year 1 and Year 2 of the course will take place at Glasgow Kelvin College.The first two years will involve you working towards achieving an HND in Applied Biological Sciences and the subjects you study will underpin the teaching at Glasgow Caledonian University in Year 3 and Year 4 of the degree.Pharmacology plays a key role in the development of new medicines. You'll learn how the body works, and how drugs can be used to manage disease states. Our degree provides a comprehensive education in pharmacology. Pharmacologists are responsible for the wide range of drugs that are available for the management of human disease. This Pharmacology degree has been developed from the long-established and respected Applied Biosciences degree.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Modules

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Biology of Disease
Cellular Signalling and Trafficking
Experimental Design and Analysis
Fundamentals of Drug Action
Molecular Diagnostics
Neuropharmacology, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
Novel Therapies and Cell Technologies
Pharmacology of Chemical Mediators
Pharmacology: Special Topics
Project and Workshops (double module)
Systematic and Cellular Pathology
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UCAS/IDP Connect
Tuition fees
Student living
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland

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Glasgow Caledonian University
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Semab
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Uni info

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CUG ranking 89th
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens RoadGlasgowScotlandG4 0BAUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Glasgow Queen Street 0.1 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 201.3 miles away