Course Summary

This programme involves a high proportion of practical work, including a five-day practical molecular biology workshop that brings together theory and practice, to equip you with the laboratory skills employers need. You will gain an understanding of how the body works, what goes wrong in disease and how drugs can be used to manage these diseased states. In Scotland the expansion of health-related industries and the biotechnology sector means that demand for graduates in this area currently outstrips supply.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment methods are designed to produce graduates with a balanced knowledge and understanding of all branches of the subject and to allow our students to become enquiring, independent learners exhibiting high levels of professionalism. Half of our assessment is practically based, providing hands-on laboratory skills and experience of data handling and presentation which not only makes our programme distinctive but also attractive to employers seeking to find graduates with the necessary skills and competencies in the global marketplace.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B210

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

to include Chemistry plus GCSE Maths, Biology and English at B/6 or GCSE Double Science at BB and GCSE Maths and English at B/6

Two science subjects (such as Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology) and one essay-based subject such as English, History or Modern Studies plus Maths/English/Biology or Human Biology at Int. 2/Nat 5 B

to include 5 in Chemistry at Higher level and Biology or Human Biology at standard level

in relevant subject including Chemistry and Biology plus GCSE Maths, Biology and English at B/6 or GCSE Maths, English at B/6 and Double Science at BB

to include Chemistry, one other science plus an essay-based subject (English, History or Modern Studies)

from Maths, English and Biology or Human Biology along with required Higher level subjects and grades

SWAP Access to Science BBB Year 1 entry: HNC in related subject ;at least 12 credits (B in Graded unit); Year 2 entry: HNC in related subject 15/16 credits (B in Graded unit must include Genetics unit and DNA Structure/Physiology; HND (min BB in graded unit). Year 3 entry: HND in related subject (AB in graded units). (If B in GU in Year 1,need A in GU in Year 2) Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual element below 5.5 or equivalent B in Higher ESOL

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include two science subjects (from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology) and one essay-based subject such as English, History or Modern Studies. PLUS National 5 Biology/Human Biology, English and Maths at B.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no element below 5.5
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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