Biochemistry is the study of life at the molecular level. This can range from things like the normal functions of metabolism to DNA replication and repair. It also includes the function of proteins carrying information within and between cells.

Knowing what happens in normal cells helps scientists understand why things go wrong, and what happens when they do.

Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances. This will also help you gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.
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A Civil Engineer helps to make some of the most innovative structures in the world – the infrastructure for transport, energy, industry and commerce is the result of civil engineering.

The programme is designed to produce graduates as comfortable with the engineering and technical aspects of the industry as they are with contracts management and planning. Site visits are organised throughout the programme and have recently included the M74 motorway extension, the White Cart flood prevention scheme, new Forth Crossing and Whitelee Wind Farm.

Students can attend a five-day study trip to an...

From digital audio/video systems to wireless sensor networks, the internet of things, and from engine management systems in automotive environments to renewable energy, electrical and electronic engineers have been responsible for the designs to allow these technological advancements. Rapid advancements in communications, sensor technologies, robotics, and high-speed electronics, combined with newer technologies such as machine learning and computer vision will continue to revolutionise the world we live in. Our programmes allow you to take your place in the fast-paced world of electrical and electronic systems design.

Our programmes allow you to gain the essential knowledge and experience...

Orthoptics is a small, highly specialised branch of eye care. Orthoptists largely work in the NHS within the acute hospital setting or within community health care. The correction of amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (squint) makes up the majority of their work with children.

Orthoptists also work in the care and management of patients with conditions that include brain injury, diabetes, stroke, low vision and glaucoma.

They work closely with Ophthalmologists and Optometrists as well as a wide range of other professionals such as maxillo facial surgeons, neurologists and contribute to multidisciplinary...

THIS PROGRAMME IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH, REST OF UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND DOMICILED APPLICANTS

Dental Hygienist/Therapists are highly skilled professionals who promote good dental health care as part of a team - providing preventative, periodontal & restorative therapies in adults & children's teeth, through clinical treatment and education.

This exciting and challenging programme is taught in Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow Caledonian University and a number of outreach centres. The Dental School’s clinical skills laboratories have superb facilities and state of the art teaching technologies.

Mechanical Engineering encompasses the design, construction and operation of machines, structures and industrial plant used in a very wide range of industries.

Mechanical engineers are constantly striving to produce safer, durable, cheaper, useful and more efficient machines and mechanical systems to benefit us all.

These can range from small components to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. Mechanical engineers must have the ability to work methodically and logically to solve real-life problems in the face of conflicting requirements.

The different pathways that are available on this degree will allow you...

Nutritional science deals with the effect of the food we consume on our bodies, while dietetics applies the science of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of disease and the promotion of health.Dietitians assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. They use up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, society, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

This course will equip you with the ability to design, manage and deliver analytics projects focused within a digital marketing context. You will gain the knowledge, creative and technical skills required to succeed in the increasingly analytics-driven marketing environment.

This course shares a common first year with BA (Hons) Digital Marketing. At the end of first year you can choose to study BA (Hons) Digital Marketing or BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Analytics.

Gain the professional knowledge and understanding to progress in a career at the forefront of adult nursing.

Our adult nursing degree course will develop your professional knowledge and understanding in the field of nursing and its application.
Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, you'll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and participate in work placements across the Lothian and Borders area in hospital and community settings.

You'll gain the skills needed to demonstrate your eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council...

This course is suited to anyone working or volunteering with community-based groups, giving you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification in Community Learning and Development (CLD).

You will learn about: the principles which underpin effective community practice; social science approaches supporting theories of community change; how to adopt and support a range of learning approaches; how to work with community groups (adults and young people); and how to support the development of community capacity.

Providing a local, national, and global view of factors which affect our communities, the course links theory with...