University of Bedfordshire

Pharmacology with Project Management MSc

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This two-year Master’s gives you the high-quality pharmacological training and skills you need to work in the field of drug discovery and development alongside teaching you valuable skills in project management. 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. The Project Management units include leading and managing organisational resources; personal professional development; and achieving change.

The University’s Life Sciences Liaison Board draws in industry-wide professionals such as GSK, Pharmaron and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. The Board’s close collaboration with real-world organisations ensures our course aligns with the needs of both industry and society as well as providing you with invaluable opportunities for networking and work experience.

Key highlights

  • Pharmacological training geared to drug discovery and development
  • Focus on molecular mechanisms of drug action and disease treatment
  • Covers the latest cell and molecular technologies
  • Project management units on leading resources and achieving change
  • Industry liaison board includes GSK, Pharmaron and the MHRA
  • Networking and work experience opportunities through industry collaboration

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related area

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Pharmacologist
  • Drug discovery scientist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Research project manager
  • Regulatory affairs officer
  • Pharmaceutical project coordinator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,000 per year | International: £20,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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