Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Career-focused degrees
Our bioscience degrees focus on the hands-on practical skills sought by employers. Graduates in biomedical science, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology and food bioscience have careers in the NHS, research and in the life science and food industry.
Our accreditations include the Health and Care Professions Council, the Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Institute of Biomedical Science.
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Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Part Time |
8 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | B940 |
Become a biomedical scientist helping health professionals diagnose and manage diseases. If you enjoy being practical and have strong analytical skills, study the scientific and laboratory testing of biological samples at degree level.
Biological Sciences
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | C100 |
If you enjoy practical, hands-on investigative work, you can become a biological scientist. Study the interactions of molecules and cells and learn how therapies that may correct or prevent diseases are developed.
Biomedical Science
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 - 3 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Designed for working scientists, the MSc Biomedical Science is the only one of its kind in the city of Glasgow.
Food Science
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | D610 |
Study food analysis, biotechnology, nutrition and public health as well as microbiology and food toxicology at degree level. With academic learning, practical skills and industrial work you can progress your career and work as a food scientist.
Medical Bioscience
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 25 | Glasgow |
This course is designed to develop your theoretical and practical knowledge and apply this to understanding the causes and treatments of disease processes.
Pharmacology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | 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
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 25 | 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.
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