Pharmacology with Data Analytics MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the courseDesigned for graduates without a computing background, this two-year Master’s gives you the high-quality pharmacological skills you need to work in the field of drug discovery and development alongside teaching you valuable IT skills. You explore areas such as the mechanisms of drug action at molecular level; the treatment of human disease; and the latest cell and molecular technologies. The Data Analytics units cover programming, databases, security and computer networking, with opportunities to apply your IT knowledge to real-world problems.What will you study?Studying our Pharmacology with Data Analytics MSc course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise in the field of drug research and development, the treatment of human diseases, and new technologies within pharmacology with a focus on data analytics. In core areas of study, you will examine cellular processes and current techniques in molecular biology in our Cell and Molecular Biology unit while considering their application in areas like genomics and proteomics. Moreover, you will develop the skills for molecular biology techniques including PCR analysis, restriction digestion, and gene cloning.How will you be assessed?The assessment philosophy of the MSc Pharmacology Award conforms to the recommendations of the aspects of relevant QAA Benchmarks and Masters level descriptors. The methods used for the assessment of students achievements will correspond with the knowledge abilities and skills that are to be developed through degree programme. Both formative and summative modes of assessment will be used. Summative assessments will be undertaken in all units of the course to check that you have met (or are working towards meeting) the threshold standards expected of all students. Also there will be a formative assessment in the beginning of semesters 1 and 2 to help you understand the academic writing and online submission process along with the assessment marking criterion.CareersOn completion of this course you will be able to progress into careers in drug research and development across a wide range of employers including the pharmaceutical industry; biotech companies; academic institutions; the NHS; and other public organisations.You also have the opportunity for further study at Doctoral level.