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MSc Pharmacology at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MSc equips you with a broad understanding of drug discovery and development, focusing on the mechanisms of drug action at the molecular level; the treatment of human disease; and the latest cell, molecular and genomic technologies used in pharmacology. You gain an in-depth understanding of examples of modern drug research and development before specialising through a laboratory research project.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences  |  Department: Life Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: January, September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Drug discovery and development; Molecular pharmacology; Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics; Cell biology of disease; The regulation of medicines; Laboratory-based research project.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in drug research and development or continue to doctoral study (MPhil and PhD).

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related area.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £11,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £18,250. Source

Intake: January, September

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