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Clinical Pharmacology BSc

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 01/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Tooting (St George’s)
Awarded by:
City St George's, University of London
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Endorsed by the British Pharmacological Society and designed in collaboration with industry leaders, this course is the only undergraduate course in the UK dedicated to clinical pharmacology.

Clinical pharmacology takes a deep dive into how we develop drugs, the processes of clinical trials and the impact of drugs on the human body. The curriculum of this course is based around seven core modules which run alongside each other throughout the course:

-Fundamentals of science
-Pharmacokinetics
-Pharmacodynamics
-Drug development and clinical trials
-Drugs in healthcare
-Data and statistics
-Skills portfolio.

In Year 1, students are introduced to a broad spectrum of concepts across these seven modules. The second semester of Year 1 focuses on key drug targets, including inflammatory, infectious, cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Theoretical learning is accompanied by clinical and laboratory practicals, workshops and data analysis.

In Year 2, students develop knowledge and skills around clinical trials design, data handling and pharmacokinetics. Weekly careers workshops help students to learn about all the options available upon completing the course. Students also undertake a practical research project that will provide experience of clinical or laboratory-based research. Students then spend six weeks on work placement, gaining valuable experience in industry. At the end of Year 2 students can also choose to take a ‘professional year’, applying for a placement in industry to develop experience and enhance their CV.

In Year 3, students will look at latest advances and ‘hot topics’, including new therapeutic approaches to disease and cutting-edge drug developments, such as biological drugs, nanotechnology and gene therapy. Year 3 includes a written research project, where students get the chance to write a scientific review with support from a team of expert tutors.

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#accordion848490-header640908

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#accordion848490-header640908

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Tooting (St George’s)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 01/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

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 (St George’s)
Campus Code:
T
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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 (St George’s)
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

You can find extensive information about the support City St George's provides for International students on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/offer-holders/international-student-support. This includes guidance on the visa application process, preparing for your studies, enrolment, support during your studies, and English language requirements.

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Entry requirements

A level

BBB
Biology or Chemistry plus one other subject. General Studies not accepted. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM
Applied Science. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 27 credits M: 18 credits P: 0 credits
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.

Scottish Higher

BBB
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.

Scottish Advanced Higher

BB
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 Programme

32 points
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.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2, M2, M2
Combinations of individual Pre-U subjects and A Levels are acceptable. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall (including minimum 6.5 in Writing and a 6 in all other components).

English language requirements https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/life-at-st-georges/international-student-support/english-language-requirements

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.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£22300*Year 1
International£22300*Year 1

* 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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