Pharmacology and Microbiology

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. this area explores the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease. microbiology is the study of the smallest living organisms (micro-organisms or microbes) and includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa. microbes are a major cause of disease in humans but they can also be useful in industrial processes from pollution control to the production of important therapeutic compounds. the opportunity to choose specific degree combinations will allow you to go into specialist biomedical science areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular research, immunopharmacology, industrial immunology, drug research, biochemistry, microbiology and bacteriology.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Many of our graduates work in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. they work in a variety of positions including: research in academia nhs & private sector laboratory technician clinical support worker we also have graduates working in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. institute of biomedical science accreditation of the bsc honours in biomedical science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist. this is required if you wish to obtain registration with the health and care professions council. registration with the council is essential if you wish to pursue a career as a biomedical scientist in an nhs laboratory. skills you'll gain on this degree will also prepare you for careers in finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: