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MSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time, up to 2 years full-time with professional placement - multiple intakes

Masters Degree Description

Explore the core principles of translational pharmacology, from drug target identification to clinical treatment evaluation.

This course is designed for you if you aspire to tackle real-world problems in academia or the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries — whether by developing new drugs and therapies, commercialising drug products or working in technical sales.

This multidisciplinary degree focuses on the growing field of translational medicine, preparing you to apply scientific knowledge to experimental study design, data analysis, and regulatory processes in drug development and disease treatment.
Gain contemporary theoretical knowledge and practical skills in pharmacology and drug discovery, covering content such as biotechnical innovations alongside classical clinical trial design and health-outcomes research.
Through hands-on experience, apply your scientific knowledge to experimental study design, management and data analysis, while also developing an understanding of legislation and other regulatory procedures related to disease treatment.
Core subject areas include cell and molecular biology, pharmacogenetics, protein biology, pharmacology, bioinformatics, numeracy, statistics, computing and a range of practical laboratory techniques.

Start dates:

  • March 2026
  • May 2026
  • July 2026
  • September 2026
  • November 2026
  • January 2027
  • March 2027
  • May 2027
  • July 2027

Entry Requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a biological or medical related discipline.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

Successful graduates may seek positions in:

clinical trial coordination
pharmacovigilance
regulatory affairs
scientist/senior scientist (in-vivo/in-vitro pharmacology)
analytical and purification, drug discovery business development (drug discovery and development)
computational drug discovery
PhD research opportunities.

Module Details

Theoretical Principles for Laboratory Scientists - 30 credits
Laboratory and Data Analysis Skills - 30 credits
Pharmacological Research Techniques — 30 credits
Contemporary Topics in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery — 30 credits
MasterS with professional placement
Research Project — 60 credits

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