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Advanced Pharmacology MSc

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This degree is for those who want to specialise in a single biomedical sciences option at Masters level. The MSc Advanced Pharmacology will provide you with a comprehensive three-part science training module.

Firstly, unlike many Masters courses, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of practical laboratory skills.

Secondly, this is complemented by two unique classes that develop your transferrable skills in statistics, presentations, career development, and ethics, as well as honing your science writing skills and your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets.

Thirdly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields and you'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals.

A choice of classes allows you to select a pathway to suit your future aspirations. The programme has a special focus on how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. You'll explore the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease.
What you'll study
Studying a combination of compulsory and optional classes and a research project, you'll gain vital transferable skills in statistics, communication, ethics, science writing and critical analysis of data. In addition, you'll undertake:

two semesters of postgraduate laboratories, giving you the practical abilities & interpretational skills that will prepare you for your project & future career
optional classes in in vivo biology or drug discovery
a compulsory Pharmacology class followed by a choice of either Clinical Pharmacology or Applied Pharmacology
a summer research project in an active research laboratory.
Careers:
After graduating, you'll be ideally qualified for positions in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as hospitals and universities.

This course provides the background training for a career in:

clinical pharmacology
pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
laboratory technical support
medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
Alternatively, you may wish to continue studies for an MPhil or PhD.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 31,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Pharmacology & Pharmacy

    3rd out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    226 99%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    7th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    19th

    2

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