Pharmacology (GCU Pathways)
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University, the BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (GCU Pathways) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY Pharmacology is an exciting and dynamic discipline which studies how drugs work. Pharmacologists play a vital role in the discovery of new medicines. Pharmacology influences our lives in so many ways. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Standard entry requirement includes A Level in two sciences. Minimum entry requirement is CCC with A Level in two sciences. |
| UCAS Points | 54 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
The successful UK drug industry employs 126,000 people and has an annual turnover of £46.7 billion. A distinctive and important feature of the degree is that all students who successfully complete each year of the course are eligible to proceed to the honour's degree, should they wish to, without further selection
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,500 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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