MSc Pharmacology and Education at University of York

Programme overview

A UK-unique MSc combining advanced pharmacology with training in learning, teaching and educational research, using modules from the MSc in Pharmacology and Drug Development and the Advance HE-accredited MSc in Health Professions Education. Students are paired with an industrial mentor through the Reckitt partnership.

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: six core 20-credit modules (Foundations of Pharmacology, Bench to Bedside II: Clinical Trials, Learning and Teaching, Assessment and Feedback, Research Approaches in Health Professions Education, Therapeutics) and a 60-credit dissertation at the intersection of pharmacology and education.

Career pathways

Pharmacology educator and academic or clinical academic careers; pharmaceutical industry roles including drug safety, quality, regulation and compliance; 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 12,420 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 28,200 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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