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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B210

Pharmacology

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at Glasgow Caledonian University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Pharmacology influences our lives in so many ways. From pain relief to cancer treatments, pharmacologists study how drugs can alter the way our bodies work. Pharmacological knowledge is vital to find new and improved medicines to benefit patients worldwide. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Drug Discovery and Development
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Research Methods
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmacology Project
UCAS Code:B210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology to Life & Health Science

International Baccalaureate

26 points

Including two sciences at HL 4.

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,800

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers Pharmacology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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