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MSc Pharmacology at Keele University

Keele University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our career-focused Pharmacology MSc aims to provide you with the advanced theoretical knowledge, practical and analytical skills required for career advancement within drug research and related industries.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy  |  Duration: Full time - 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc in Pharmacology is studied full-time over one year, starting in September, split into three equal-credit semesters.

Career pathways

A pharmacology degree offers you a wealth of career opportunities as you will graduate with specialist research skills and a diverse set of transferable skills including data preparation, processing, interpreting and presentation, critical thinking, innovation, problem solving and teamwork. The course will also develop advanced skills in the practical study of pharmacology including quantitative analysis of ligand-receptor binding and use of in vitro models to study drug action.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in a bioscience (Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science), medical, or pharmacology related subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components (English Group C).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). UK full-time fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time - 1 year

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