University of Strathclyde

Microbiology & Pharmacology

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Microbiology is the study of the smallest living organisms and Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease.

Key highlights

  • Combines study of the smallest living organisms with how drugs act
  • Explores how drugs and chemicals affect the body in health and disease

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: AABB/AAAC — Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry; two sciences - Biology/Human Biology B and Chemistry B
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BB — Year 2 entry; Chemistry B, Biology/ Human Biology B, plus Year 1 above
  • GCSE: 6/B — to include Mathematics, English Language, English Literature
  • A-level: BBB — two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate: 30 — Two science subjec

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Microbiologist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Biomedical research scientist
  • Quality control microbiologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £29,350

Admission

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