BSc Immunology & Pharmacology
About this course
BSc in Immunology & Pharmacology, a biological science degree focused on the immune system, drug action, and the treatment of human disease. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can complete an optional year abroad and graduate with a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The first year covers cellular structure, organism biology, and bio-organic chemistry through compulsory modules such as Cells & their Molecules, Organisms & Disease, Bio-Organic Chemistry, and Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1. The second year expands into core biological disciplines via modules including Introduction to Biochemistry, Introduction to Immunology, Introduction to Microbiology, Introduction to Pharmacology, and Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2. The third year deepens theoretical understanding with Fundamental Immunology, Fundamental Pharmacology, Biomedical Immunology, Biomedical Pharmacology, and Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3. The final year focuses on advanced research and clinical applications through Advanced Pharmacology, Clinical Immunology, Advanced Immunology, Clinical Pharmacology, and a supervised research project in Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry 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) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Two science subjects at HL5 at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 93%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Immunology
- Fundamental Pharmacology
- Biomedical Immunology
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Clinical Immunology
- Advanced Immunology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
Is BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Immunology & Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.