Clinical Pharmacology MSc

Why this programme

• One of a few UK postgraduate programmes that cover clinical pharmacology in sufficient detail to allow you to make an informed choice about pursuing clinical pharmacology as a career.
• Gain hands-on experience in molecular methods and analysis along with critical interpretation of genomic literature, enabling you to analyse, synthesise and formulate an action plan for personalised patient care.
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
• Learn the basics of molecular genetics and population genetics as applied to pharmacogenetics and gene therapy.
• Engage in, and contribute to, discussions about therapeutic issues in the commercial and academic research environments.
• Undertake your own research project under expert supervision, allowing you to consolidate your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired.
• Benefit from the close involvement of clinical academics and visiting lecturers from the pharmaceutical industry and national drug regulatory bodies
• Specifically designed to prepare you for future senior roles within pharmaceutical medicine.
• Guest lecturers have recently included staff from Pfizer, Servier, Johnson & Johnson and the Scottish Medicines Consortium.