MSc Pharmacology and Drug Development at University of York

Programme overview

An MSc covering the science behind medicines and the pathway from drug discovery to clinical application, taught on the Hull campus by researchers, clinicians and industry professionals. Every student is paired with an industrial mentor through a partnership with Reckitt.

Faculty: Hull York Medical School | Department: Hull York Medical School | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits: five core 20-credit modules (Foundations of Pharmacology, Practical Research Skills in Pharmacology, Bench to Bedside I: Design and Discovery, Bench to Bedside II: Clinical Trials, Drug Regulation and Safety), one optional module (Therapeutics or Analytical Skills in Pharmacology) and a 60-credit research dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles in drug safety, quality, regulation and compliance, consumer safety, quality management, clinical data associate or manager and laboratory roles, plus progression to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Previous training in the life sciences (for example medical, biomedical, pharmacy or biological degrees), chemistry/pharmacology or related fields with a minimum 2.2 (Hons) degree or equivalent. Intercalating medical students must have completed at least three years of an MB BS or comparable qualification. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component; PTE Academic 61 (55 in each component); TOEFL 87 (minimum 21 in each component); Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (169 in each component); other tests accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,390 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 34,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International (including EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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