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Master of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacology (coursework and dissertation) at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

A two-year full-time coursework and dissertation master's programme that trains researchers in the clinical pharmacology of drug development, including in-vitro drug assays and pharmacokinetic modelling. It carries 180 NQF credits at level 9.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine  |  Duration: Two years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Drug Development, Drug Assays, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Principles, and a 90-credit Clinical Pharmacology Minor Dissertation. Assessment is based on coursework and assignments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An approved BSc Honours or professional health sciences bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at HEQSF level 8, and undergraduate training in science with a basic understanding of scientific methods and relevant mathematics.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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