Undergraduate
The School of Health and Life Sciences offers a range of undergraduate programmes across the three academic departments, all of which have links to professional and commercial bodies within their areas.
Not only are we a major provider of professionally accredited programmes within the Biomedical Sciences and Psychology fields, but we also offer unique degrees such as Optometry and Physiotherapy.
![Paramedic Science](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0015/162510/varieties/medium.jpg)
Paramedic Science
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B950 |
Become a paramedic and develop your skills in strong decision-making in a variety of situations. At degree level, study how to provide a range of healthcare, including emergency, urgent and non-urgent care, outside of the hospital environment.
![Pharmacology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0023/6962/varieties/medium.jpg)
Pharmacology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B210 |
Enjoy hands-on practical laboratory work using the latest techniques. Study the human body at degree level with a specific focus on the drugs used to manage disease. Progress and become a pharmacologist working in the pharmaceutical industry.
![Pharmacology Pathway](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0023/6962/varieties/medium.jpg)
Pharmacology Pathway
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 24 | Multiple Locations | B211 |
Begin this degree at college, and achieve an HND in two years. You can become a pharmacologist if you enjoy hands-on practical laboratory work using the latest techniques. Study the human body and the drugs used to manage disease at degree level.
![Physiotherapy](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0029/6968/varieties/medium.jpg)
Physiotherapy
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B160 |
Study the treatment and care for people with physical difficulties at degree level. You can become a physiotherapist working closely with others to restore movement and function to the body.
![Podiatry](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0025/6973/varieties/medium.jpg)
Podiatry
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full time (on campus or hybrid) |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B985 |
Become a podiatrist providing treatment and diagnosing problems affecting the feet and lower limbs. Study podiatry at degree level and enjoy problem solving, practical work and being innovative.
![Professional Studies in Nursing](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0020/7463/varieties/medium.jpg)
Professional Studies in Nursing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study professional nursing at degree level if you are already a qualified nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.
![Professional Studies in Nursing](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0025/7477/varieties/medium.png)
Professional Studies in Nursing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 - 6 Years | Jan 24 | Glasgow |
Study professional nursing at honours degree level if you are already a qualified nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.
View 3 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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BSc (Hons) | Full Time | 1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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BSc (Hons) | Part Time | 2 - 6 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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BSc (Hons) | Part Time | 2 - 6 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
![Radiotherapy and Oncology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0020/73523/varieties/medium.jpg)
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B822 |
Pursue a career as a therapeutic radiographer providing care and compassion to your patients. Study at degree level and learn how to plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment to cancer patients using state-of-the-art technology.
![Social Work](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0015/7071/varieties/medium.jpg)
Social Work
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | L500 |
Make a positive contribution to society as a social worker if you enjoy critical thinking and problem solving. Learn social justice and how to provide care for individuals at degree level.