MSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery

The Coventry University MSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery course is offered to individuals who wish to address practical issues in academia or the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector by creating new treatments or serving in technical sales. The programme is aimed at the developing field of translational medicine, equipping students to be able to apply scientific knowledge to study design, data analysis, and regulatory procedures of drug development.

The students get a hands-on experience on both laboratory and bioinformatics methods, and they get to learn more about the concepts of drug discovery, starting with the identification of targets, up to the assessment of clinical therapies.

The course should help you understand the pharmacological, molecular, biochemical, and genetic methodologies that form the basis of modern-day pharmacology. Students also learn research strategies and learn about the business aspect of bioscience research, such as opportunities for innovation, what intellectual property is, and what ethical issues are. The programme is facilitated by highly qualified academic instructors who have vast research knowledge, and it also incorporates industry professionals.

Established in 1843, Coventry University has a long history of providing education. The university has over 38,000 students across its campuses, including more than 13,000 international students from over 160 countries. It has been rated Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. The university offers many other courses, with both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as engineering, business, law, and the arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. They can also submit their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a lower second-class (2:2) Honours degree in a biological or medical-related discipline.
• A different degree will be acceptable if the student has relevant work experience and professional qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.5 overall in IELTS with no component lower than 6.0.
• The university also accepts equivalent test scores from other approved language tests like TOEFL and PTE.

The tuition fee for international students for the MSc Pharmacology and Drug Discovery at Coventry University is £18,600.

Coventry University offers a range of scholarships and discounts to help students with their studies. The Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship offers international students a reduction of £2,500 on their tuition fees. Alumni of Coventry University can receive a 25% discount on postgraduate courses. There are also a limited number of competitive sports scholarships that provide financial support for students with a high level of sporting ability.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Drug Discovery Scientist
• Pharmacologist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Medical Writer
• Biotechnologist

Students who are interested in this course can apply directly to the university or through UCAS. Please speak to our trained advisors for assistance.