MSci Pharmacology with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Advance your career in pharmacology by gaining master's level problem-solving, communication and research skills to drive innovation in drug discovery and development. Combing a unique blend of cutting-edge theory and extensive practical experience, our four-year programme will be of particular interest to those who wish to continue in a research career, such as further study to PhD level, work in industry or the wider bioscience sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's); placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Molecules of Life, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Introduction to Pharmacology, Molecular Cell Biology, Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience. Year 2 compulsory modules: Applications of Molecular Biology, Molecular Pharmacology, Toxicology, Neuropharmacology, Cell Signalling, Research and Analytical Skills, Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience. Year 3 compulsory modules: Mechanisms of Drug Action, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Research Topics in Pharmacology, Research Project, Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience.

Career pathways

As well as developing core knowledge in the subject, supported with a comprehensive laboratory programme, you will also acquire enhanced communication and problem-solving skills in addition to a range of key transferable and employability skills related to the critical evaluation of scientific literature. The MSci programme 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.

Official programme page