Pharmacology MSc
The discovery and development of safe and effective new drugs is challenging and rewarding, and this course focuses on the mechanisms of drug action at molecular level; the treatment of human diseases; and the latest cell and molecular technologies used in pharmacology. You will receive high-quality, broad-based training; develop a wide knowledge base and key transferable skills; and be supported in your choice of career.
Why choose this course?
- Combination of core subjects in drug research and development, all of which draw upon the latest developments in laboratory and clinical practice
- Explore the latest therapeutic concepts and principles relating to causes, epidemiology, diagnosis and the treatment of human diseases in current clinical practice
- Study the principles of drug design, pre-clinical evaluation, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and the application of new technologies in the drug discovery and development process
- Study in our modern STEM building, complete with the latest specialised equipment
Careers
Studying this course can lead to careers in:
- higher education (MPhil/PhD)
- pre-clinical research
- clinical research
- drug licensing and regulatory affairs
- medical information
- and medical sales
Why study STEM at Beds?
- Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, which gives you a career advantage from day one.
- We’re continuously investing and developing social and learning spaces to ensure that we’re providing the best facilities to support you throughout your studies including our purpose-built, four storey STEM building, opened in 2019.
- You get the best of all worlds with our campus locations in culturally diverse towns with a long history and strong sense of community, big enough to offer a tempting choice of shops, sports and entertainments.
- Want a bit of the big-city buzz at an affordable cost? Well, London is just a short train journey from Luton and Bedford. Our Luton campus is also conveniently located close to Luton Airport, where you can take advantage of cheap international flights to many destinations in Europe and beyond!