Microbiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Microbiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmacology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Pharmacology courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Pharmacology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Pharmacology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £24500 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £28000 | £19000 - £27500 | £22500 - £34500 |
All Pharmacology courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmacology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24610 | £24655 | £30688 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22104 - £28976 | £19556 - £31188 | £23997 - £39771 |
All Pharmacology courses in the UK
Course Description
Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.
Why Microbiology & Pharmacology at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy and 3rd in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).
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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Pharmacology courses of University of Strathclyde
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Microbiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
| 50% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Pharmacology
All Pharmacology courses of University of Strathclyde
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees Microbiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £25250 | year 1 |
| International | £25250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
C502
University Rankings
of University of Strathclyde
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 33 different rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #2
- #39
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #246
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- Pharmacology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 33 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
About University of Strathclyde
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FAQ about Microbiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons) University of Strathclyde
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24500 15 months after graduation, £24500 3 years after graduation and £30000 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (50%), Media Professionals (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (5%), Elementary occupations (5%)
- 60 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Strathclyde achieved the highest ranking for Pharmacy & Pharmacology. It is ranked #39 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Pharmacy & Pharmacology). See all subject rankings for University of Strathclyde.
- Microbiology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 215 which makes it one of the 2.44% most difficult courses to enter among all Pharmacology students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024