University of Liverpool

Pharmacology

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Immerse yourself in research which offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of medicines and their clinical use with our Pharmacology research degree. You’ll examine molecular, cellular, whole organ and patient samples, explore computational approaches to the study of drug-induced pharmacological mechanisms, and identify treatment strategies that ultimately improve patient outcomes. TheInstitute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB)was established to integrate cutting-edge and clinical research across theFaculty of Health and Life Sciences.

Programmes of work across ISMIB are varied and are led by world experts in their fields. TheDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapeuticsis a Queen’s award-winning department, internationally recognised for excellence in innovative research, with research partners across the world. We provide excellent opportunities for basic and clinical research in antimicrobial therapies, immunopharmacology, cancer pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, personalised medicines, long-acting therapies, complex medicines and nanotherapeutics.

Drug safety and date science are key themes across our research activity. We offer state-of-the-art research facilities and have funding from sources including the Medical Research Council (MRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Wellcome Trust, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Wolfson Foundation and the EU. We welcome research proposals around the following themes: Cutting-edge and clinical research takes place across a variety of research groups and networks.

These include: Intracellular Drug Delivery Centre (IDDC), a £10 million Innovate UK funded National Centre of Excellence, where we are a key partner. The centre is driving research in complex medicines for application in areas such as infectious disease and gene therapy, assessing biological interactions related to safety, biodistribution and efficacy.

Key highlights

  • Research spanning molecular, cellular, whole organ and patient samples
  • Computational approaches to studying drug-induced pharmacological mechanisms
  • Queen's award-winning department with research partners worldwide
  • Specialisms include cancer, cardiovascular, antimicrobial and nanotherapeutics research
  • Drug safety and data science are key research themes
  • Links to the £10 million Innovate UK Intracellular Drug Delivery Centre

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including Chemistry
  • A-level: ABB — to include with A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: D*DD — to include in Applied Science with a selection of preferred unit; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 34 — overall with no score less t

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies

    The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.

    Up to £5,000

  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary

    The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hodgson Law Scholarship

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates

    If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.

    Up to £7,000

  • Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships

    Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.

    Up to £1,000

  • Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries

    Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.

  • MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships

    Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% tuition fee discounts are available.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies

    The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.

  • MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM

    Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £12,500

  • Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

    Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.

    Up to £4,000

  • Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations

    The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes

  • University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Pharmacologist
  • Postdoctoral research scientist
  • Drug safety scientist
  • Clinical research scientist
  • University lecturer in pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical research and development scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

Admission

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