Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)

This programme emphasises practical training, including a five-day molecular biology workshop, to develop essential laboratory skills for understanding human physiology, disease mechanisms, and drug management. In Scotland, the growing health and biotechnology sectors create high demand for graduates, exceeding supply. The course boasts 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey for 2019, 2020, and 2022, and is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, aligning with the British Pharmacological Society's core curriculum.Teaching adopts a student-centred, practical approach to foster critical thinking and vocational relevance. Modules span years one to four, covering topics like human physiology, drug action, and neuropharmacology. Assessment focuses on hands-on lab skills and data analysis, preparing graduates for professional demands. Achievements include multiple British Pharmacological Society prizes, while extracurricular activities through the Glasgow Pharmacological Society enhance transferable skills and career prospects.

YEAR 1: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND CORE SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCE1 YEAR 2: CORE SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCE 2, INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY, MECHANISMS OF CELLULAR REGULATION, PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES, FUNDAMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: FROM HEALTH TO DISEASE YEAR 3: CORE MODULES FUNDAMENTALS OF DRUG ACTION, MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS, SYSTEMATIC & CELLULAR PATHOLOGY OPTIONAL: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & ANALYSIS , CELL SIGNALLING & TRAFFICKING THERAPIES, PAHRMACOLOGY OF CHEMICAL MEDIATORS, OR BIOSCIENCE PLACEMENT YEAR 4: PROJECT & WORKSHOP, BIOLOGY OF DISEASE, TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, TISSUE NETWORKS AND DISEASE