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Pharmacology – (M.Sc.)

University of Hertfordshire

School of Life Sciences
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Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 7,820 - ≈ € 12,030 (non-EEA)
Location: Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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This programme gives you in-depth knowledge of the scientific basis of drug discovery and development, which has revolutionised the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. Our involvement with international drug companies has allowed us to keep our courses fully up-to-date. With our excellent facilities, emphasis on practical work, and teaching underpinned by the latest research, you will be qualified for research and development positions in pharmaceutical companies, as well as a wide range of other roles in industry.

The programme will have a heavy emphasis on practical work and will cover the following areas:

* Pharmacological and relevant physiological principles
* Molecular biology techniques in pharmacology
* The application of bioinformatics to drug discovery
* Quantitative aspects of pharmacology
* Case studies in drug discovery
* Molecular medicine
* Neuro-degenerative diseases
* Safety evaluation
* Research project

You will undertake a practical project as part of your MSc enabling you to use our excellent facilities and to gain experience working alongside researchers in our Pharmacology Research Group. Current research projects include studies in:

* Gastrointestinal pharmacology, particularly with respect to diabetes
* Angiogenesis
* Cancer
* Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents
* Molecular pharmacology of vascular disease
* Modelling pharmacokinetics

Graduates of the programme will be qualified for research and development positions in the pharmaceutical industries, to progress to a research degree or to consider regulatory, marketing or management roles in industry.


Contents

Teaching methods

Upon entering the programme, students are provided with introductory material to facilitate their transition to Masters level study. Core Molecular Biology is taught in parallel with Core Pharmacology, which both involve a high proportion of practical work. Students will experience a range of learning styles including conventional lectures, workshops and problem based learning.

Teaching in Molecular Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology & Drug Development uses case studies to foster skills such as working independenly or as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem solving. All assessments are coursework only, which are strategically phased throughout the course to provide regular feedback.

Core modules

* Core Molecular Biology
* Core Pharmacology
* Molecular Medicine
* Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Development
* Project - Mol Biol, Biotech, Pharmacology & Bioinformatics

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Requirements

An honours degree with 60% or above marks, or equivalent professional qualification, in the biosciences or biochemistry, including an understanding of physiology and/or pharmacology; or a first or second class honours degree in pharmacy or a qualification in medicine, veterinary science or dentistry.

Applicants without these qualifications who can demonstrate by other qualifications such as research publications or appropriate experience that they can benefit from the course will be considered on individual merit.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)

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