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City St George's, University of London
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Clinical Pharmacology BSc
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 1 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Tooting Campus
Course summary
This three-year degree, the only undergraduate course in the UK dedicated to clinical pharmacology, has been designed in collaboration with industry leaders to prepare students for a range of careers.
Clinical pharmacology takes a deeper dive into how we develop drugs, the processes of clinical trials and the impact of drugs on the human body. The curriculum is based around seven themes:
1. Fundamentals of Science: Understanding how the body works and what goes wrong in disease.
2. Pharmacokinetics: How the body handles drugs.
3. Pharmacodynamics: How drugs exert their effects on the body.
4. Drug development and clinical trials: How drugs are discovered and developed as medicines.
5. Drugs in healthcare: How information from clinical trials and drug development is used to guide the use of medicines for patients in clinical practice.
6. Data and statistics: How to collect, manage, analyse, present and interpret research data relating to drugs.
7. Skills portfolio: Developing clinical trials, laboratory, presentation and personal skills required to be successful in a work environment and demonstrate this to employers.
In the first semester of Year 1, students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of concepts across the seven themes. The second semester focus turns to key drug targets, including inflammatory, infectious, cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
Unlike many other courses, students conduct a research project in the second year. After finishing this project, students spend six weeks on a placement that exposes them to work practices and professional conduct. In the final year, students continue to hone research skills and complete a literature review. At the same time, students will look at hot topics in pharmacology, exploring the latest breakthroughs in areas like oncology and new treatments for viruses.
Modules
Course Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/clinical-pharmacology
Assessment method
You can find detailed information about assessment methods for this course on our website:
https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/clinical-pharmacology
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Tooting Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 1 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B210
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Tooting Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City St George's, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B210
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Tooting Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
Biology or Chemistry at grade B. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not considered.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not considered.
Scottish HigherBBB
To include Chemistry or Biology, and supplemented by 2 Scottish Advanced Highers at BBB. Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 27 Merit: 18
Full Award Diploma in a science subject. 60 credits at level 3 (45 graded and 15 ungraded). 45 pure science related credits graded credits at Distinction and Merit. Overall 27 credits must be graded at distinction and 18 at merit. Pure sciences excludes Sociology. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of five passes at grade 4 (C) GCSE, including English Language, Mathematics and Double Science.
Scottish Advanced HigherBB
To include Chemistry or Biology, and supplemented by 3 Scottish Highers at BBB. Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 30
15 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 5 in Biology or Chemistry. At Standard Level, a minimum score of 5 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 6 (B) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. We accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Applied Science. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2M2M2
Combinations of individual Pre-U subjects and A Levels are acceptable. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall (including minimum 6.5 in Writing and a 6 in all other components). |
https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/apply/entry-requirements#ug
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At City St George’s, we want to attract students who share our mission to improve the health of society, regardless of their background. That’s why our Contextual Admissions schemes take into consideration additional information from your application, like the school you attended or the area you live in or if you have been in care, to make the admissions process fairer. Further details on Contextual Admissions are available on our website.
Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050* | |
| International | TBC |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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