Clinical pharmacology is the science of designing and testing medicines for use in humans. Clinical pharmacologists work at the meeting point between the laboratory and clinic, developing discoveries into medicines. They also identify clinical problems that need investigation in research settings. Clinical pharmacologists are in high demand and have been described by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) as ‘one of four scientists that save the world every day’.
St George’s Clinical Pharmacology BSc is the only course of its kind in the UK, designed in collaboration with industry to prepare students for employment from the outset. The course takes a holistic view of the development of drugs, from understanding disease processes and identifying possible drug targets to organising testing, rolling out clinical trials, negotiating complex regulations and licensing and finally, treating patients and potentially saving lives. You’ll relate your learning to real life through case studies and practical activities, which in 2020 included students assisting with the running and management of COVID-19 testing of students across St George’s.
The curriculum is based around seven core modules which run alongside each other throughout the course, allowing you to understand topics from different perspectives and reinforce your learning. Every student spends six weeks on industry-related work experience in Year 2 and the course has excellent professional links with the British Pharmacological Society (BPS), regulatory bodies, contract research organisations and major pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical companies.
**Course highlights**
- The only undergraduate course in the UK dedicated to clinical pharmacology, designed in collaboration with industry.
- Taught by experienced practising clinicians and scientists, many of whom are involved with research and clinical trials associated with the fight against COVID-19.
- Deepen your knowledge of the human body and fundamentals of science through practical sessions in our anatomy and dissection rooms.
**About St George’s, University of London**
Established in 1752, St George’s is the UK’s specialist health university and is dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. We share our site with a major London teaching hospital, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions. At St George's, you’ll study in a clinical setting with like-minded individuals working across a variety of healthcare professions.
St George’s has enjoyed an outstanding track record of research and innovation in infectious disease ever since the ‘father of vaccinology’ and St George's alumnus, Edward Jenner, created the world’s first vaccine (against smallpox). Recent research has included a focus on tuberculosis, malaria, HIV in low and middle-income countries and COVID-19.
Course Details - Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/clinical-pharmacology#modules
Course Details – Assessment Method
You can find detailed information about assessment methods for this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/clinical-pharmacology#study
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 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:
S49
Campus Name:
St George's, University Of London
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Biology or Chemistry plus one other subject.
General Studies not accepted.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
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.
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.
To include Chemistry or Biology, and supplemented by 3 Scottish Highers at BBB.
Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.
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.
Applied Science.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
Combinations of individual Pre-U subjects and A Levels are acceptable.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
We welcome applications from applicants around the world. For information on the requirements for your country, please visit the International Qualifications page on our website.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
