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Biochemistry and Pharmacology

BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 14/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

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Course summary

Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.

Why Biochemistry & Pharmacology at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.
Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.
Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.
Choose at the end of Year 2 to progress to joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences.
Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career.

Your Career
Graduates have found jobs in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. Recent graduates are working in a variety of positions including research in academia, NHS/private sector laboratory technician, clinical support worker, and in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. The transferable skills you gain will prepare you for a career not only in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media. IBMS accreditation of the BSc Honours in Biomedical Science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council which is essential if you wish to pursue a career in an NHS laboratory.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
CB72
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
CB72
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry and Biology 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)

Scottish Higher - AABB - AAAC

Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology B, Maths and English National 5 B.

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

Year 2 entry: Chemistry B, Biology B, plus year one entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

Year 1 entry: 30 (Biology HL5 and Chemistry HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.) Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3

Biology and Chemistry at H2. Mathematics, English, plus 1 other HL subject at H3

Scottish HNC - Pass

Year 1: Graded Unit B Year 2: Graded Unit A

Scottish HND - Pass

Year 2 entry: Graded Units BB Year 3 entry: Graded Units AB

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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45 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

75 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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