Course summary

This programme involves a high proportion of practical work, including a five-day practical molecular biology workshop that brings together theory and practice, to equip you with the laboratory skills employers need. You will gain an understanding of how the body works, what goes wrong in disease and how drugs can be used to manage these diseased states. In Scotland the expansion of health-related industries and the biotechnology sector means that demand for graduates in this area currently outstrips supply. NSS results Our students rate us highly. We achieved 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey in 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 91% for academic support in 2023. Professional accreditation The Pharmacology programme at GCU is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. In addition, the Pharmacology programme follows the British Pharmacological Society core curricula which is regularly updated to include the latest advances in the field. Teaching methods The learning and teaching methods we use ensure that our programme is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers. We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills. Student prizes BSc (Hons) Pharmacology graduates were awarded the British Pharmacological Society Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. Extracurricular activities The Glasgow Pharmacological Society was founded here at GCU and comprises of staff and students from GCU, the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde. The Society hosts an annual seminar as well as hosting prestigious British Pharmacological Society events. This allows students at GCU to get involved in extracurricular activities, which develop transferable skills and enhance employment prospects.