University of York
Master of Science in Pharmacology and Drug Development
The Master of Science in Pharmacology and Drug Development in Pharmacy is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Science in Pharmacology and Drug Development offered by the University of York
Be at the forefront of pioneering work in drug development, testing and applicationPharmacology is the science underpinning the action of drugs on biological systems, and its reach and impact – playing a vital role in medicine, nursing, dentistry and veterinary medicine. Pharmacology therefore touches all our lives.This programme is aimed at aspiring clinical researchers, as well as those wishing to gain a deep understanding of the underlying principles of ‘how drugs work’ and ‘how to develop new drugs’.If you are a highly motivated, inquisitive student, looking to push the boundaries of contemporary knowledge in pharmacology and drug development, whilst at the same time extending yourself in a high achieving academic setting, then this programme is for you.
About the programmeThe MSc in Pharmacology and Drug Development will provide you with unique and unrivalled opportunities to immerse yourself in the clinical, basic science and industrial aspects of pharmacology. In this programme you will gain the skills to play an active role in developing the next generation of drugs – either from first principles in the lab, testing in clinical trials, or taking new products to clinic.You will learn from experts in their field who are at the forefront of pharmacology and the drug design process. This includes our own clinical trials unit as well as invited speakers from internationally relevant drug companies and the Home Office.As well as learning from their expertise, you will be challenged to think differently and develop skills to become a self-directed learner – allowing you to continually grow your pharmacology knowledge throughout your career.The MSc programme is built around core modules that cover the fundamental principles of pharmacology and the clinical relevance of drugs for the major organ systems, whilst demonstrating the drug development process, from initial drug design to understanding the importance of clinical trials.The Hull Health Trials Unit will deliver high quality tuition into the principles and process of clinical trials covering a range of crucial topics, including study rigour, participant recruitment, data analysis and interpretation and appropriate regulatory and governance issues associated with modern clinical trials.You will finish your year with us by conducting a significant research project in either basic or applied pharmacology to generate novel and cutting edge research findings. We will support you to increase your chances of getting your work published.Gain industry experience
Through our founding corporate partner RB, a leading global hygiene, health and nutrition company with global brands such as Nurofen and Gaviscon, you will be able to experience:
- Regular contact with an industrial mentor
- Access to RB’s state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Centre in Hull
- Taught sessions delivered by industry employees alongside university colleagues
ModulesThe programme is a 180 credit Master’s programme, with five core taught modules (20 credits each), and a core research project/dissertation (80 credits).Foundations of pharmacologyPractical research skills in PharmacologyBench to bedside I: Design and discoveryTherapeuticsBench to bedside II: Clinical trialsDissertation