Practical and tutorial work is based on small group teaching providing opportunities for informal discussion of particular problems. Throughout the three years, however, pharmacology students have close contact with students from other departments. Indeed some of the first year courses will be taken by many students from a variety of departments, though it should be stressed that students are split into small groups for practical and tutorial sessions. In the second and third years our students' main academic contacts are with physiology and medicinal chemistry students. The progress of all students is carefully followed by the Departmental Tutor who also advises on academic matters such as selection of courses.
All students are, in addition, allocated a personal tutor who advises on problems of any kind.
Since UCL is built on a compact site, all of its facilities, such as libraries, refectories, and the Students' Union are within walking distance of the Department. Applicants should have GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C or above, if this is not passed at A-level. Other United Kingdom qualifications, such as BTEC and some Access courses, are acceptable at appropriate grades as are equivalent examination results from other countries. Where these alternative qualifications are offered, each case is considered individually. We welcome applications from overseas students who must, however, demonstrate a good working knowledge of the English language.