MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology

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.IntroductionThe 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. All of this is underpinned by a robust understanding of the processes that govern the biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of these new, and improved, therapeutics.The course is led by internationally recognised experts in the field of pharmacology, toxicology, and biocompatibility from both non-clinical and clinical departments. In practice, you will be provided with in-depth teaching on the processes underlying these areas, as well as the clinical and regulatory processes aligned to them. You will utilise real-world case studies of therapeutics under development by experts involved in these research areas prior to you joining one of these teams for the implementation of your final research project.You will gain in-depth scientific knowledge and will receive training for research that can be applied to academic, commercial and healthcare settings. In addition, you will learn digital, programming and informatic skills that are of increasing importance for research and many employers.Who is this course for?This master’s is for graduates from a biomedical sciences background who want to pursue a career in pharmacology and toxicology.What you'll learnAdvanced research skills in pharmacology and toxicology, including digital fluency through informatics and programming skillsExperimental medicine and clinical pharmacologyEarly phase clinical trial periods, encompassing phase I and II of the drug development pipelineCore and novel aspects of toxicology in the context of the development of new medicinesKey advances in novel drug delivery systemsThe emergence of advanced therapeutics, enabled by significant progress in biomedical science and technology.

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.