Clinical pharmacology scientist (integrated degree)
Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Health and science 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Clinical Pharmacology Scientist integrated degree apprenticeship trains you to apply pharmacological science to understand how medicines work in the body, supporting drug development, clinical trials and medicines safety. You will work in pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations, the NHS or academia. It is a Level 7 integrated degree leading to clinical pharmacology scientist and drug development research roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medicines in the body
Clinical trial design, conduct and regulatory requirements
Bioanalytical methods and interpretation of trial data
Drug metabolism, toxicology and safety pharmacology
Statistical analysis of pharmacological and clinical data
Medicines regulation and licensing in the UK
Scientific writing and communicating research findings clearly
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Conduct pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses on study data
Support the design of clinical pharmacology study protocols
Analyse bioanalytical data generated during clinical trials
Prepare data packages to support regulatory submissions
Advise clinical teams on dose selection and optimisation
Write scientific reports, summaries and publications
Present findings at project, team and review meetings
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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