BSc Clinical Pharmacology
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Pharmacology, covering drug development, clinical trials and the effects of medicines on the human body. Six modules are studied concurrently rather than sequentially. A research project is completed in the second year, followed by a six-week placement. The final year includes a literature review and three optional advanced modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: Typically BBB including Biology or Chemistry (General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship Studies are not accepted). Resits are considered. IB: Total score of 30, including 15 points at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry at grade 5. See full requirements below.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 45%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 990 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 61%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Clinical Pharmacology at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Clinical Pharmacology at City St George's, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Clinical Pharmacology at City St George's, University of London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Clinical Pharmacology at City St George's, University of London?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BSc Clinical Pharmacology at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Clinical Pharmacology at City St George's, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.