Clinical Drug Development

This MSc offers specialised training in biomedical science with exposure to leading research scientists, biotechnologists and the pharmaceutical industry. It provides a foundation for a career in drug development and a comprehensive programme in research methodology, the translation of basic research into therapies and the governance and social implications of health research.

Core modules

• Drug Discovery I
• Drug Discovery II
• Statistical Methods in Research
• Ethics and Regulation of Research
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this degree.

Research project/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a report of 10,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, practicals, small-group seminars and laboratory work. Assessment is through presentations, essays, examination and the research project and dissertation.

• 5 year Specialist Diploma with an overall mark of 4.5/5.0
• Bachelor's degree with an overall mark of 4.5/5.0
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Score of 92 overall
• British Council International Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Version). Overall grade of 6.5

Scholarships

Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre (CBRC) bursaries may be available for this programme.