About the course

This two-year Master’s gives you the high-quality pharmacological training, knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of drug discovery and development alongside teaching you valuable skills in project management. The development of safe and effective new drugs is a challenging and rewarding field. On this course, you acquire a broad knowledge of drug discovery and development, focusing on the mechanisms of drug action at molecular level, the treatment of human diseases, and the latest cell and molecular technologies used in pharmacology. You also have the opportunity to specialise in one research area through the completion of a laboratory research project.

　　The Project Management units include leading and managing organisational resources, personal professional development, and developing independent research. You build your ability to implement plans, overcome obstacles and achieve change in a project, organisation or in your own performance.

　　Study the principles of drug design, pre-clinical evaluation, clinical trials, regulatory affairs and the application of new technologies in the drug discovery and development process

　　Explore the latest therapeutic concepts and principles relating to the causes, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases in current clinical practice

　　Develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of new technologies in cell and molecular biology

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: GB£17,100

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (October), 2024	Luton
Semester 1 (October), 2025	Luton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bedfordshire

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level or equivalent

　　To apply for a postgraduate degree MA MSc MBA LLM at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution

　　We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience

　　UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall - 72 (Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing -17)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bedfordshire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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