MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Pharmacology and Toxicology MSc will provide you with an advanced understanding of the development of therapeutics, for applications in many communicable, and non-communicable diseases. The programme’s mission is around making medicines better. Through optimisation of current treatments, understanding variability in patient responses from both an efficacy and safety perspective, and formulation of advanced therapeutics such as nanomedicines and cellular therapies, and making better medicines by developing the next generation of therapeutics.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is still subject to approval, meaning course content may change. Compulsory modules in semester one include Pharmaceutical Toxicology 2023-24: 15 Credits, This key module in the MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology programme brings together core and novel aspects of toxicology in the context of the development of new medicines. Topics include major organ toxicities, pharmacogenetics, development of in vitro test systems, nanotoxicology and computational/systems toxicology. This builds on local research strengths (e.g. Centre for Drug Safety Science) and strong links with the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agencies. The module includes research connected lectures and seminars, from leading academic researchers based at the University of Liverpool, as well as external speakers. The two module assessments are aimed at writing reports on topics covered in the first and second half of the module, respectively., Modules, Compulsory modules, Credits, Informatics for Life Sciences.

Career pathways

Commercial sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries will be possible employers of graduates, especially with the anticipated increases in the development of new therapeutics, to meet emerging infectious diseases.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a Biological Sciences subject or equivalent. Candidates must have a scientific background acceptable to the Programme Director.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 34,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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